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Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi costs $20.79 and is the lightest entrée on the dinner menu at 490 calories: shrimp sautéed in a garlic sauce with asparagus and tomatoes over angel hair. The weekday lunch portion drops to 460 calories.

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Price
$20.79
Calories
490kcal
Protein
29g
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Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi
29g
Protein
52g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi Complete Information

The Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi is a classic entrées item on the Olive Garden Menu, priced at $20.79 ($20.29 to $25.79 depending on your state). A standard serving contains 490 calories.

Ingredients Summary

Sautéed shrimp, angel hair pasta, a garlic white wine and butter sauce, asparagus spears and diced tomatoes.

Taste Profile

Light, garlicky and a little buttery, with the asparagus adding snap. It is the least saucy pasta on the menu and the one that tastes closest to a home cooked Italian dinner.

Health insight

With 18 g of fat and 1,120 mg of sodium it has less than half the calories of any alfredo dish while keeping 29 g of protein.

Healthier alternative: This is already the lightest entrée; pair it with minestrone and skip the breadsticks for a meal near 700 calories.

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Editorial
“The smart order at Olive Garden. It is what you pick when you want dinner out without a 1,500 calorie plate, and the shrimp portion is fair for the price.”
8Value score / 10

Menu Hacks & Pro Tips

#1Ask for extra garlic sauce on the side; the angel hair absorbs it quickly.
#2Order the lunch portion on weekdays for a smaller version at 460 calories and a much lower price.
#3Add a side of broccoli for a plate that is mostly vegetables and shrimp.

Add-ons & Options Pricing

Every add-on and choice offered when you order the Shrimp Scampi, with the extra cost. Included choices cost nothing.

Choose Soup or Salad (Included With Your Entree)Choose one6 options
Famous House SaladDefaultIncluded
Chicken & GnocchiIncluded
Pasta e FagioliIncluded
Minestrone (V)Included
Zuppa ToscanaIncluded
No, Thank You.Included
Would you like to add a Beverage? (Optional)14 options
Raspberry Lemonade+$4.29
Bellini Peach-Raspberry Iced Tea+$4.29
Mango Passion Fruit Iced Tea+$4.29
Strawberry Passionfruit Limonata+$4.79
Sweet Pear Limonata+$4.79
Half Lemonade + Half Tea+$3.69
Classic Lemonade+$3.99
Iced Tea+$3.99
Iced Sweet Tea+$3.99
Soft Drink+$3.99
Confetti Pink Moscato-Bottle, Rosé Wine+$25.50
Moscato Primo Amore-Bottle, White Wine+$25.50
Roscato Rosso Dolce-Bottle, Red Wine+$25.50
No, Thank YouIncluded
Would you like to add a $6 Take Home entrée?3 options
Five Cheese Ziti+$6.00
Fettuccine Alfredo+$6.00
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce+$6.00

Dietary Information

✕ Not vegan ✕ Contains gluten Contains dairy

Contains crustacean shellfish, dairy, wheat, gluten, soy and sulfites.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving · Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Total
490
kcal
Protein29g58%
Carbs52g19%
Fat18g23%
NutrientAmount% DV
Calories490kcal25%
Total Fat18g23%
Total Carbohydrates52g19%
Protein29g58%
Sodium1120mg49%
Sugar5g10%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol165mg55%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Calories by option
Classic Entrées
490 cal
Lunch Menu
460 cal

Nutritional values are based on standard recipes and may vary by location or customization. Compare this item with the rest of the menu on our complete Olive Garden nutrition facts page.

Most Ordered Together

Perfect combination

The famous house salad keeps the whole meal light; ask for the dressing on the side.

Combo total
$29.78 780 cal
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Allergen Information

Contains 6 listed allergens
DairyShellfish (crustacean)WheatGlutenSoySulfites

The official Olive Garden allergen guide lists dairy, shellfish (crustacean), wheat, gluten, soy, sulfites for the Shrimp Scampi. Kitchens share fryers and prep areas, so cross-contact is possible. See the full Olive Garden allergen menu.

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Shrimp Scampi Price by State

49 states sampled · $20.29 to $25.79

Olive Garden prices differ by market. The typical price of $20.79 is the most common one across the states below; California, New York and Alaska run highest.

StatePricevs typical
Alabama$20.79
Alaska$25.79+$5.00
Arizona$22.29+$1.50
Arkansas$20.79
California$22.99+$2.20
Colorado$21.79+$1.00
Connecticut$21.79+$1.00
Delaware$20.79
Florida$21.29+$0.50
Georgia$20.29−$0.50

Common Questions

How much is shrimp scampi at Olive Garden?

The dinner portion costs $20.79. The lunch sized portion on weekdays costs considerably less.

How many calories are in Olive Garden shrimp scampi?

The dinner plate has 490 calories, 18 g of fat, 52 g of carbohydrates, 29 g of protein and 1,120 mg of sodium. The lunch portion is 460 calories.

Is shrimp scampi the lowest calorie entrée at Olive Garden?

Yes, among the classic entrées. Only some soups, salads and lighter portion dishes come in lower.

What pasta comes with shrimp scampi?

Angel hair. The kitchen will swap to another pasta shape on request.

Does shrimp scampi contain wine?

The garlic sauce uses white wine, which is why sulfites appear in the allergen listing.

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