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This Keto Shrimp Scampi Zoodles Recipe is a quick, easy, low carb, tasty meal that’s lightened up with a delicious lemon butter sauce. This Scampi recipe pairs well with zucchini noodles to make the perfect keto-friendly meal the whole family can enjoy.
So much we could say about this quick-to-make, Low Carb Shrimp Scampi zoodles recipe. The fact that we made it with zucchini noodles instead of pasta says a lot about this dish. Cut down on the carbs tremendously for a keto-friendly dish that’s filling and delicious. Some of you may say nothing beats the taste of pasta. This is true. But those who are looking for low-carb meals will love this easy Shrimp Scampi recipe.
This healthy homemade shrimp scampi recipe is made without wine. Instead, we used broth and lemon juice.
Why you will love this shrimp scampi
- Simple and easy: This low-carb shrimp scampi with zoodles is a simple meal to put together and easy to make. We promise.
- Delicious: The flavors of this garlicky shrimp scampi will blow you away. Very tasty and full of flavor.
- Healthy and low in carbs: Perfect if you are on a keto diet and looking for a low-carb meal that’s filling and tasty.
Ingredients you will need
- Zucchini: better to use green zucchini if planning to spiralize into noodles.
- Butter or olive oil: any kind of oil. Avocado or olive oil
- Shrimp: use frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined. Allow thawing first
- Minced Garlic: use fresh garlic cloves if possible. Not garlic powder.
- Italian seasoning (or equal parts dried garlic, oregano, and basil)
- Chicken Broth: or any broth of choice. Vegetable broth works too
- Lemon Juice: use fresh lemons
- Chopped parsley: used to garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP SCAMPI ZOODLES
We have a video on how to make this keto shrimp scampi. Take a quick look at the video for easy how to step by step.
- First, heat a skillet, then melt the butter over medium-high heat. This should take about a minute or so. Add the shrimp to the pan and sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the shrimp, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Then, cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Next, add the chicken broth to the pan. Finally, add the zucchini noodles to the pan.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until zucchini noodles are just tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the top of the shrimp and zoodles. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. You may add more lemons or crushed peppers after this step.
Frequently asked questions
Similarly, if you are making this keto shrimp scampi recipe and you are one of those that prefer the sauce to be on the thick side, you can add a bit of cornstarch to the sauce mix. Mix the corn starch either with the melted butter or dissolve about 1 tsp of cornstarch with cold water and add it in.
It is typically served over some sort of pasta or for a low carb option zoodles (zucchini noodles ). You may also serve your shrimp scampi recipe with side dishes like grilled veggies, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. Also, try it as an appetizer with slices of whole-grain bread. Also, another great option would be to add them over this cauliflower mash
The main ingredients of scampi sauce are garlic, butter, and lemon. Alternatively, some add in some white wine or some sort of broth.
Broths that can be used for shrimp scampi can be white wine, chicken broth, or vegetable broth. The sauce base is made of butter, garlic, and lemons.
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Recipe Notes and tips
- Use a spiralizer for the best zoodle results!
- Make sure you have spiralized the zucchini into zoodles before you get started.
- If you want to dip your toe into zoodles, you can always do a 50/50 mix of zoodles and whole wheat pasta. You’ll have to cook the whole wheat pasta prior to the rest of the recipe.
- Add some crushed chili flakes for a kick of heat.
- Cut the zoodles into 6-inch lengths so they are easier to eat.
- Don’t overcook the zoodles or they will become too watery.
- For an extra Italian twist, sprinkle on some Parmesan before serving.
- Top with parsley for a pop of freshness.
- Serve immediately.
More Zoodles recipe for you:
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- Pesto Shrimp Zoodles
- Asian Shrimp Zucchini Noodles Recipe
- Meal Prep Turkey Meatball Zoodles Recipe
- Chicken Alfredo Zoodles
Keto Shrimp Scampi Zoodles Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Large Zucchini, spiralized
- 1 Tbsp Butter or olive oil
- 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tsp Italian seasoning, (or equal parts dried garlic, oregano, and basil)
- 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp Chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the pan and sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the shrimp, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the chicken broth to the pan.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the pan
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until zucchini noodles are just tender. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the top of the shrimp and zoodles. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
Video
Notes
- Use a spiralizer for the best zoodle results!
- Make sure you have spiralized the zucchini into zoodles before you get started.
- If you want to dip your toe into zoodles, you can always do a 50/50 mix of zoodles and whole wheat pasta. You’ll have to cook the whole wheat pasta prior to the rest of the recipe.
- Add some crushed chili flakes for a kick of heat.
- Cut the zoodles into 6-inch lengths so they are easier to eat.
- Don’t overcook the zoodles or they will become too watery.
- For an extra Italian twist, sprinkle on some Parmesan before serving.
- Top with parsley for a pop of freshness
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So good! I made this last night for my family and everyone loved it! I will definitely be making this again soon. Thank you!
Awesome. Happy you loved it
Where does the 4k sodium come from and can you substitute around that?
The sodium says 4,000+!? Is that per serving? Seems incredibly high.
Should be per serving. I would have to double-check this
Thank you for checking. Iโd love to know as this sounds delicious but 4,000+ per serving for sodium is incredibly too much for me so I wanted to check first. Thank you.
It has a really great taste..I may have cooked my noodles too long. Definitely will try it again
Thank you. And yes it noodle do cook fast. if you like it more on the crunchy side, add it at the very end
I have never added a protein to my zoodles! I am going to try Tofu or a Vegtable protein next time I make them.
Thanks
Really good! Used for Whole 30 meal so used chicken bone broth, clarified butter and no corn starch- so liquid was pretty thin but very tasty! I need to get better at cooking time for zucchini noodles- they get mushy quick,…Next time will be even better. ๐
Yes, you are right! so glad you liked it tho.