Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Tender shrimp bathed in a fragrant garlic-butter sauce, tossed with spiralized zucchini noodles for a light yet satisfying and deliciously high-protein, low-carb meal.

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Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Servings
2

Ingredients

  • 1 lb, peeled and deveinedLarge shrimp
  • 2 large, spiralized into noodlesZucchini
  • 4 cloves, mincedGarlic
  • 4 tbspButter
  • 2 tbspOlive oil
  • 2 tbsp, freshLemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp (optional)Red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup, choppedFresh parsley
  • 1/2 tspSalt
  • 1/4 tspBlack pepper

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories
380 kcal
Protein
40 g
Carbs
15 g
Fat
20 g

Steps

  1. 1

    Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

  3. 3

    Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.

  4. 4

    Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

  5. 5

    Add zucchini noodles to the same skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, just until tender-crisp. Do not overcook, as they will release water.

  6. 6

    Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the zucchini noodles. Toss gently to combine and coat everything in the sauce.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately, perhaps with an extra sprinkle of fresh parsley.

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