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Healthy shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles served in a bowl, garnished with parsley and lemon.
Alyssa

Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

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!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 224
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot (finely chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails on)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or white wine)
  • 1/2 lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 pounds zucchini noodles
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Notes

This is a healthy, low-carb alternative to traditional shrimp scampi that is quick and easy to make.