Low Carb Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles
Have you ever wanted to eat something delicious, but didn’t know where to start? Shrimp Scampi is one of my all-time favorite dishes. I was running into a few problems though. I wasn’t 100% sure on how to make shrimp scampi and I have started making more low carb recipes. With this in mind, I also was looking for easy shrimp recipes. Everything I had looked for online, seemed more complicated than I was ready for!
This Low Carb Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles is like the ultimate healthy shrimp scampi. Trust me, I was like you and didn’t think there were any healthy shrimp recipes out there. Boy, was I wrong! The shrimp scampi ingredients are traditionally very fattening because you have full carb noodles. I really had to think outside of the box, so I researched for a scampi sauce recipe or shrimp dinner ideas that would maybe be a bit low carb.
It finally hit me that I needed to use zoodles! I have used zoodles in the past, but didn’t even think about using them until now. I really wanted to make healthy shrimp scampi and I think zoodles is the way to do it.
If you’re looking for an easy shrimp scampi recipe, I have you covered. I will teach you how to make scampi sauce and how to cook shrimp scampi, I promise it’s super easy. I like to pair my scampi with a yummy vegetable. Although the zoodles can be considered a veggie, I like to make broccoli or asparagus and have those as sides.
Looking for shrimp dinner recipes or a scampi sauce recipe? I think you’re going to love it! If you’re trying to live a healthy life again, there are healthy shrimp recipes out there, you just need to know where to look, which is right here.
Low Carb Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles Recipe
This low carb shrimp scampi with zoodles recipe tastes delicious! My entire family loved it and I know yours will too!
Low Carb Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles Recipe Ingredients
- 3 zucchini spiralized
- 1 stick of salted butter
- 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 pound of raw shrimp
- 7 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 lemons cut in half
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- 2 tablespoons of parsley fresh or dried
- salt and pepper to taste
Low Carb Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles Recipe Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, melt butter and warm oil together.
- Add in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next, add in wine and cook 2-3 minutes, until wine reduces.
- Now add in shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cook 4-5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink.
- Add in lemon juice and parsley.
- Toss in spiralized zucchini and cook until warmed through.
- Serve.
Low Carb Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles Recipe Nutrition
Serves 4
Calories 328, Total C 2.6 g, Fiber 0.5g, Net C 2.1 g, Sugar 0.1g, Fat 25.4g, Protein 23.9g
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Low Carb Shrimp Scampi Zoodles
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini spiralized
- 1 stick of salted butter
- 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 pound of raw shrimp
- 7 cloves of garlic minced
- 2 lemons cut in half
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- 2 tablespoons of parsley fresh or dried
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium high heat, melt butter and warm oil together.
- Add in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Next add in wine and cook 2-3 minutes, until wine reduces.
- Now add in shrimp, season with salt and pepper, cook 4-5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink.
- Add in lemon juice and parsley.
- Toss in spiralized zucchini and cook until warmed through.
- Serve.
This sounds great and I would love to try it but Can you tell me what weight in grams or ounces is a stick of butter.
Thank you
A stick of butter is 4 ounces or 1/2 cup. A package of butter is 1 pound/16 ounces/4 sticks.
I really enjoyed preparing this meal. It was simple, timely, and taste Great. Thanks for the recipe, keep them coming.
4 oz.
Can I just leave out the wine or is there something else I can use instead? It was a migraine trigger in the past so I never have it on hand!