Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Name: Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 6 zucchinis (medium, spiralized into noodles); 0.25 cup olive oil; 6 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 cup dry white wine; 0.25 cup lemon juice (fresh); 0.25 cup unsalted butter; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

A classic Italian-American dish reimagined for a low-carb diet, featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a buttery garlic-lemon sauce, served over tender zucchini noodles.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.87/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Keto
Low-Carb
Pescatarian
High-Protein
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

2 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
6 zucchinis (medium, spiralized into noodles)
0.25 cup olive oil
6 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 cup dry white wine
0.25 cup lemon juice (fresh)
0.25 cup unsalted butter
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Spiralize zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside. Pour in the dry white wine (or chicken broth) and fresh lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce slightly for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and whisk in the unsalted butter until melted and the sauce slightly thickens. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and chopped fresh parsley.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently to coat with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until warmed through and slightly softened, but still firm.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together. Serve immediately.

Notes

To ensure zucchini noodles don't become watery, avoid overcooking them. If you prefer them firmer, you can serve the sauce and shrimp over raw zucchini noodles.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 333
Protein: 31.2 g
Carbohydrates: 9.5 g
Fat: 17.7 g
Fiber: 2.8 g
Sodium: 1225 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.1 g
Sugar: 4.9 g
Cholesterol: 287 mg