Zucchini Shrimp Scampi
Zucchini Shrimp Scampi is made with zucchini noodles and garlic-lemon shrimp for a delicious Keto, gluten-free twist on an Italian favorite!
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 422kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter substitute ghee or olive oil if needed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 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
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese omit for Whole30/Paleo
- 1/4 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 356mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Potassium: 748mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1995IU | Vitamin C: 62.9mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 3.9mg