Low Carb Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Indulge in a healthier twist on a classic with this Low Carb Shrimp Scampi Pasta, a quick and easy dish bursting with vibrant flavors! Perfect for weeknight dinners, this recipe swaps traditional pasta for spiralized zucchini noodles, making it a guilt-free, gluten-free option without sacrificing taste. Tender shrimp sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and a buttery lemon sauce pair beautifully with the zoodles, while a hint of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of heat. Topped with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this dish is ready in just 30 minutes and is as satisfying as it is wholesome. Whether you're cutting carbs or simply looking for a lighter take, this shrimp scampi will become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 cups zucchini, spiralized
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the shrimp start to turn pink.
Add the minced garlic and continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir everything together, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the spiralized zucchini to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zoodles are tender but still firm to the bite.
Return the shrimp to the skillet, tossing them with the zucchini noodles until everything is well combined and heated through for about 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the shrimp scampi pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.3 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.2 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 972 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.6 g | ||
| Protein | 131.5 g | 263% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 723 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 4294 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
