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Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles Recipe (2)

Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

This easy shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles is ready in 15 minutes! Featuring juicy shrimp in garlic lemon butter sauce with fresh herbs – a healthy, low-carb dinner.

  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 4 medium zucchini, spiralized

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 4 cloves garlic (2 grated, 2 sliced)

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup white wine

  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (plus zest of 1 lemon)

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Spiralize zucchini into noodles, cutting very long strands in half.

  2. Pat shrimp dry and toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, red pepper flakes, grated garlic, and salt.

  3. Melt 2 tbsp butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in single layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink. Remove shrimp before fully cooked.

  4. Add remaining butter and olive oil to pan. Sauté shallots and sliced garlic until softened.

  5. Add white wine and lemon juice, scraping up brown bits from pan bottom. Simmer 2 minutes.

  6. Add zucchini noodles and cook 5-7 minutes, until tender but still slightly crunchy.

  7. Return shrimp with any juices to pan. Add lemon zest and fresh herbs. Stir to combine and heat through.

  8. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook the zucchini noodles – you want them to hold a little crunchiness.

  • Removing the shrimp early prevents overcooking – they’ll finish cooking when returned to the pan.

  • The brown bits on the pan bottom are packed with flavor – make sure to scrape them up!

 

  • Servings: 2

  • Calories: 285 kcal

  • Author: Emma Carter
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free