How to Make Zucchini Pasta Shrimp Scampi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Craving a delicious and healthy dinner option that's also quick and easy to make? Look no further than this delectable Zucchini Pasta Shrimp Scampi recipe. With a light and flavorful sauce, savory shrimp, and nutrient-packed zucchini noodles, this dish is the perfect combination of satisfying and nutritious.

Zucchini pasta, also known as zoodles, is a great alternative to traditional pasta for those looking to cut down on carbohydrates or incorporate more vegetables into their diet. N...

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Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ cup onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • salt and ground pepper to taste
  • 1 pound large cooked shrimp
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 mins
  • Total Time: 29 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer (fitted with the large shredding blade). Let sit in a colander.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, lemon zest, 1/2 the lemon juice, and chile-garlic sauce. Add the zucchini noodles; season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and toss until warmed through, about 2 minutes more. Top with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 231mg
    • Sodium: 761mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 204mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 710mg