Did you know that April 29th is International Shrimp Scampi Day? Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles is a healthy spin on this delicious dish. This is a savory, low-carb variation of the classic shrimp pasta meal that’s quick to prepare and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 4 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on
- 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
Instructions
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 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 through just until warmed through. (Do not overcook or the zucchini noodles will become mushy.) Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 27g
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 295mg
- Potassium: 596mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
- Vitamin A: 520IU
- Vitamin C: 42.4mg
- Calcium: 227mg Iron: 3.2mg