Description
Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles is a healthy and flavorful twist on the classic shrimp scampi dish, substituting traditional pasta with spiralized zucchini noodles for a lighter, low-carb alternative.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 zucchini, spiralized
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper, cooking for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Add the shelled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook the shrimp for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turns pink and is cooked through. Remove the shrimp using a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate covered to keep warm.
- Pour the low-sodium vegetable broth, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and red wine vinegar into the skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring the mixture to a boil to reduce slightly and meld the flavors.
- Turn off the heat, then gently add the spiralized zucchini noodles and cooked shrimp back into the skillet. Toss everything together carefully to warm the zoodles and coat the shrimp in the sauce without overcooking the zucchini.
- Immediately plate the shrimp and zoodles, and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy this light and flavorful meal while hot.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. <liYou can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of crushed red pepper.
- Grated Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a nice touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg