Healthy Shrimp Scampi
This Healthy Shrimp Scampi features all the rich garlic flavor and creamy texture of traditional shrimp scampi in a low-carb, keto-friendly recipe that’s so easy to make! Paired with zucchini noodles, it’s quick, delicious, and perfect for every occasion. Serve it on its own or with your favorite sides!
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: baked feta pasta, baked pasta, baked shrimp, baked shrimp pasta, garlic shrimp, garlic shrimp pasta, lightened up shrimp scampi, linguine, scampi, seafood pasta, shrimp, shrimp scampi, spaghetti
Servings: 6 servings
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 small shallot chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes + more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper + more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup seafood broth or choice of broth
- 1 large ~3 ounces zucchini, spiralized
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley + more for garnish
- Optional Garnish: Parmesan cheese and parsley
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium-sized baking dish, combine the shrimp, shallot, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, butter, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, paprika, and broth.
1 pound large shrimp, 1 small shallot, 2 cloves garlic, Juice of half a lemon, 2 teaspoons lemon zest, 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes + more or less to taste, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper + more or less to taste, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 cup seafood broth or choice of broth
Top with zoodles. Do not stir!
1 large
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the shrimp is fully cooked and no longer pink.
Add the heavy cream, cheese, and parsley. Stir well.
1/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup fresh parsley + more for garnish
Garnish with more parsley and Parmesan cheese!
Optional Garnish: Parmesan cheese and parsley
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg