Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles
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: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 pounds large shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 zucchini spiralized
- grated Parmesan cheese 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 paprika, salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp turns pink, 3-4 minutes, depending on their size, and remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate covered.
- Add the vegetable broth, lemon juice and red wine vinegar to the pan, scraping the sides, and bring the sauce to a boil.
- Turn off heat and add the spiralized zucchini and the shrimp to the pan and toss together to warm with the sauce.
- Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese, 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: 2cups | Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 380mg | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 1051mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 2mg
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