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Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Healthy Shrimp Scampi combines the classic flavors of the dish with simple swaps like using zoodles zucchini noodles instead of pasta for a lighter meal!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 251 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 pounds Shrimp shelled and deveined
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup low sodium vegetable broth
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 zucchini spiralized
- shaved Parmesan cheese for serving
- fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter, then add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper and paprika; cook until shrimp turns pink, 2-4 minutes, depending on their size, and remove with a slotted spoon.
- Add the vegetable broth, red wine vinegar and lemon juice to the sauce leftover in the pan, scraping the sides, and cook until sauce thickens slightly.
- Turn off heat, then toss the spiralized zucchini with the shrimp to warm slightly. Serve with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 2-3 days in the fridge. However, the zoodles will absorb a lot of liquid by the second day, so it's best to enjoy this the same day
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
251kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
469mg
(156%)
Sodium
1557mg
(65%)
Potassium
478mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
652IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
285mg
(29%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 469mg | 156% |
| Sodium | 1557mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 478mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 652IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.