Description
This Skinny Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles is a light and flavorful dish that replaces traditional pasta with zucchini noodles. The shrimp is cooked in a garlic and white wine sauce, making it a healthy and delicious meal option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into noodles
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, add shrimp, garlic, and red pepper flakes, cook until shrimp is pink.
- Add Sauce: Pour in white wine and lemon juice, simmer until slightly reduced.
- Add Zucchini Noodles: Toss zucchini noodles into the skillet, cook until tender.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles or buy pre-made zucchini noodles for convenience.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg