Skinny Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

This quick Skinny Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles recipe is so easy yet absolutely delicious and very healthy, you will certainly love it!

This recipe is a modification of the classic shrimp scampi, a dish traditionally made with pasta, butter, lemon and garlic. I retained the garlic, lemon and shrimp and went in with lots of veggie goodness to replace the pasta.

To cut your zucchini into noodles, you can use a mandoline or a spiralizer.

In less than 30 minutes and with just a handful of ingredients, you will have your tasty Skinny Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles on the table.

Skinny Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients:

• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, shelled and de-veined
• 2 medium zucchini, cut into noodles
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup white wine
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Chopped parsley, for garnish
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Skinny Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Directions:

1. In a large sauté pan over medium-low heat, add the olive oil and heat for 1 minute.
2. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and stir them for a minute.
3. Add the shrimp and cook them for about 3 minutes, constantly stirring as needed, until they are cooked throughout and pink on all sides.
4. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and then use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a bowl. Leave any liquid in the pan.
5. Increase the heat to medium, then add the white wine and lemon juice to the pan.
6. Using a wooden spoon, scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, then cook the wine and lemon juice for 2 minutes.
7. Add the zucchini noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
8. Add in the shrimp and toss to combine.
9. Season with salt and pepper as needed and garnish with parsley.
10. Serve and enjoy.