Shrimp Scampi Zoodles
A light and healthy twist on traditional shrimp scampi served over zucchini noodles, infused with garlic and lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
- Zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
- Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Olive oil
- Garlic (minced)
- Butter
- Lemon juice
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Parsley (chopped)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Cook the shrimp until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in fresh lemon juice, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, and let meld for a minute.
- Toss in the spiralized zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Plate the zoodles and shrimp, then top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
For added heat, consider adding red pepper flakes. Substitute the shrimp for chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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