Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Every night, Ben and I try to spend few minutes reading for leisure. Most of the time, he reaches for the latest prize-winning nonfiction, and I opt for (surprise!) a cooking magazine. It suits us.
He can count on me for an unending supply of fresh dinners like today’s Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles, and I can rest assured that he’ll always have an intelligent topic for us to discuss while we eat them.
Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles. Easy, low-carb version of the classic shrimp pasta dish that's flavorful, quick to make, and so delicious!
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles, Zucchini Noodles
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 232 kcal
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on (fresh or frozen and thawed)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or white wine
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 pounds zucchini noodles from about 4 medium zucchini
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Intructions
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the shrimp, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes, until the shrimp are beginning to cook but are still somewhat translucent.
Add the chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, just until the shrimp are completely opaque and cooked through. Stir in the zucchini noodles and parsley. Toss the noodles with the shrimp so that they are coated with the garlic-lemon sauce and heat just until warmed through. (Do not overcook or the zucchini noodles will become mushy.) Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Amount Per Serving (1 (of 4))
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 228mg 76%
Sodium 606mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 6g
Protein 26g 52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.