Zucchini Shrimp Scampi

By ladydee009

Traditional shrimp scampi made into a low-carb dish with zucchini noodles. It’s unbelievably easy, quick & healthy! 214.3 calories.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 pounds (4 medium-sized) zucchini, spiralized
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from damndelicious.net

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in chicken stock and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a simmer; stir in zucchini noodles until well combined, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan and parsley, if desired.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Servings Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 214.3
Calories from Fat 77.4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.6g
13%
Saturated Fat 4.7g
24%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 232.7mg
78%
Sodium 338.1mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 7.8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g
8%
Sugars 4.8g
Protein 27.0g
54%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.