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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 224 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
- 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on (fresh or frozen and thawed)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth or white wine
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 ½ pounds zucchini noodles from about 4 medium zucchini
- ¼ 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 beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 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 just until warmed through. (Do not overcook or the zucchini noodles will become mushy.) Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
224kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
295mg
(98%)
Potassium
596mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
520IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
42.4mg
(47%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 224
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 224kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 295mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 42.4mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.