Description
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles is a vibrant, gluten-free dish that delivers restaurant-quality flavors right at home. Succulent shrimp are sautéed in a luscious garlic butter sauce, perfectly complemented by fresh zucchini noodles for a light and healthy twist. Bursting with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, this crowd-pleasing meal is ideal for cozy dinners or special gatherings. Enjoy each bite as the noodles soak up the delectable sauce, making this dish not just a meal but an experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (e.g., Sauvignon Blanc)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini into noodles and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink on both sides (approximately 2-3 minutes per side).
- Deglaze the skillet with white wine and lemon juice; simmer for about 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Gently fold in the zucchini noodles and cook briefly until they soften but remain crunchy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg