Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Healthy Shrimp Scampi combines the classic flavors of the dish with simple swaps like using zoodles zucchini noodles instead of pasta for a lighter meal!
Servings 5 servings
Calories 251kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 pounds shrimp shelled and deveined
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- Juice of a lemon
- 3 zucchinis spiralized
- Shaved Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the butter, then add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper and paprika; cook until shrimp turns pink, 2-4 minutes, depending on their size, and remove with a slotted spoon.
- Add the vegetable broth, red wine vinegar and lemon juice to the sauce leftover in the pan, scraping the sides, and cook until sauce thickens slightly.
- Turn off heat, then toss the spiralized zucchini with the shrimp to warm slightly. Serve with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
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Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about 2-3 days in the fridge. However, the zoodles will absorb a lot of liquid by the second day, so it's best to enjoy this the same day
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 469mg | Sodium: 1557mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 652IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 4mg