Irresistible Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Irresistible Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles is a quick, flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp and fresh zucchini, all tossed in a buttery garlic sauce. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized or thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare Your Tools: Gather your skillet and spiralizer (or knife) for the zucchini noodles to streamline your cooking process.
- Spiralize the Zucchini: Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set them aside. Thin slices work as well if you don’t have a spiralizer.
- Sauté Garlic: In your skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and red pepper flakes if desired. Cook for about three minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
- Add Zucchini Noodles: Toss in the zucchini noodles along with lemon juice. Cook everything together for another two minutes until the noodles soften slightly but still retain some crunch.
- Serve It Up: Plate your shrimp scampi, drizzling any remaining sauce over it. Garnish with parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg