6gNET CARBSZucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi
Garlicky lemon butter shrimp tossed with tender zucchini noodles and Parmesan. All the scampi flavor without the pasta.
Ingredients
Zoodles
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Shrimp
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or dry white wine)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Directions
- Toss the zucchini noodles with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a colander and let them drain 15 minutes. Gently squeeze and pat dry with paper towels.
- Pat the shrimp dry. Heat the butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and just opaque. Move to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds. Pour in the broth and lemon juice and simmer 2 minutes, scraping up the browned bits.
- Return the shrimp with the zest, salt, pepper and parsley and toss to coat. Transfer to a bowl.
- Wipe the skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and toss the zucchini noodles over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, just until hot. Do not overcook or they go limp and watery.
- Add the shrimp and sauce back in, toss together, and top with Parmesan. Serve right away.
Nutrition per serving (about 1 1/2 cups)
Estimated per serving from USDA FoodData Central and typical US label values. Total carbs include sugar alcohols; net carbs subtract fiber and sugar alcohols.
Know your label
ADA lists squash such as zucchini, yellow squash, chayote and spaghetti squash as non-starchy, while corn and potatoes are starchy.
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Inspired by BYU Healthy Recipes. Our version is rewritten and adjusted for lower carbs. This recipe is still in our test kitchen; amounts may change after testing. Nutrition is estimated and for general information only, not medical advice. Check with your care team about your own carb targets. DisclaimerPrinted from diabeticrecipes.us/recipes/zucchini-noodle-shrimp-scampi/