Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi
A healthy and delightful take on shrimp scampi featuring spiralized zucchini noodles, garlic, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini. Use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Cook the shrimp. Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Simmer with wine or broth. Pour in white wine or chicken broth, letting it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Toss in zucchini noodles. Add zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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