Zucchini Shrimp Scampi
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This delicious Zucchini Shrimp Scampi is made with zucchini noodles and garlic-lemon shrimp for a delicious Keto, gluten-free twist on an Italian favorite! If you leave out the Parmesan cheese, this meal is also Whole30 and Paleo compliant as well. Now that is my kind of healthy meal, how about you?
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How to make Zucchini Shrimp Scampi
Melt ghee/butter/oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until soft and aromatic.
Stir in the cayenne pepper or pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and toss to coat with the garlic butter.
Cook until the shrimp start to turn pink in color. Add the lemon juice and stir together.
Add the zucchini noodles and toss to combine.
I kept the shrimp on top of the noodles so they would not over cook!
Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes to desired texture.
Add the Parmesan cheese and toss together.
Omit Parmesan for Whole30 and Paleo – substitute Nutritional Yeast Flakes!!
Add the chopped parsley and toss to combine.
Serve immediately.
I promise you, you will not miss the linguine! This version of Zucchini Shrimp Scampi is light and refreshing, so you can walk away from the table without that full, heavy feeling. 🙂
This recipe was created as a fun Dinner for Two, but it can easily be adjusted to serve a whole family.
For Whole30 and Paleo Zucchini Shrimp Scampi
Use ghee, olive oil, or coconut oil and omit the Parmesan cheese. You can substitute Nutritional Yeast Flakes for a cheesy type flavor if you like.
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More delicious Shrimp recipes
- Cilantro Lime Shrimp – Keto/Whole30/Paleo
- Paleo Shrimp Fried Rice – with Cauliflower Rice
- Avocado Shrimp Risotto
- Double Shrimp Pasta
- Shrimp Scampi Pizza – I seriously need to come up with a Keto/Whole30 version of this pizza!!
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Enjoy!!
Zucchini Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter substitute ghee or olive oil if needed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- .25 teaspoon cayenne pepper or pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- 8 ounces large shrimp peeled, deveined, defrosted
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 pound zucchini noodles 3 medium zucchini, approximately
- .25 cup grated Parmesan cheese omit for Whole30/Paleo
- .25 cup chopped Italian parsley
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt ghee/butter/oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute until soft and aromatic.
- Stir in the cayenne pepper or pepper flakes. Add the shrimp and toss to coat with the garlic butter.
- Cook until the shrimp start to turn pink in color. Add the lemon juice and stir together.
- Add the zucchini noodles and toss to combine. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes to desired texture.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, toss together to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Omit Parmesan for Whole30 and Paleo!!
- Add salt if not using Parmesan cheese.
- I kept the shrimp on top of the noodles so they would not over cook.
