Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi

Name: Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds zucchini; 0.25 cup unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 shallot, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 0.5 cup white wine; 0.5 lemon, juiced; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

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We love shrimp scampi, but have decided to cut back where we can on heavy carbs. This is the perfect solution! I will be swapping out pasta for veggie noodles quite frequently now!

Recipe by MCabrera75

Updated on April 12, 2022

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds zucchini
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
½ lemon, juiced
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in olive oil. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine and lemon juice; cook until sauce is reduced by almost half, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to serving plate.
Stir zucchini noodles into skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until noodles are tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Return shrimp to the skillet. Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.

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Cook's Note:

Substitute yellow squash for the zucchini if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

325	Calories
20g	Fat
9g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g	26%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 205mg	68%
Sodium 298mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 35mg	175%
Calcium 104mg	8%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 694mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.