Shrimp Scampi Zoodles: 1 Amazing Low-Carb Twist
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Enjoy a low-carb version of classic shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles. This healthy and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Author: Marco Fontaine
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low-Carb
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute.
- Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the zucchini noodles are tender-crisp.
- Stir in chopped parsley.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of Parmesan cheese before serving.
- If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create thin ribbons of zucchini.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg