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healthy shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles in a baking dish
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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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
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

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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
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Instructions

  • 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.

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Nutrition

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
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