Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles is a shrimp scampi zucchini noodles recipe built for a simple dinner option that still fits a low-carb routine. In addition, the recipe card below includes servings, cooking time, and nutrition facts so you can compare it with your own goals. For broader context, see our guides to metabolic health and low-carb vs keto.
Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles
Course: DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy3
servings20
minutes10
minutes384
kcalShrimp scampi is a pasta classic that gets a twist in this “keto-fied” recipe by substituting zucchini noodles for the pasta. A spiralizer, used to create the zucchini noodles for this dish, is a versatile tool to invest in for your kitchen arsenal that is extremely useful on the keto diet. If you have a mandolin, you can also achieve the unique “zoodles” cut with that.
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsp heavy (whipping) cream
2 1/2 cups zucchini noodles
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and heat for about 1 minute. Add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the pan. Cook on all sides, turning, about 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the pan. Set aside, leaving the liquid in the pan.
- To the pan with reserved liquid, add the white wine, lemon juice, and whipping cream. Scrape the bottom of the pan to incorporate any solids with the liquid, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes or until the zucchini is al dente (noodle-like) in texture.
- Return the shrimp to the pan. Season with the salt and pepper. Stir to incorporate all ingredients.
- Plate and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories384
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
21.6g
34%
- Total Carbohydrate
7.7g
3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5%
- Protein 36.3g 73%
* 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.
Nutrition note: Nutrition facts are estimated per serving from the ingredients listed. However, exact values can change with brands, portion size, optional toppings, and substitutions.
