Description
A quick and creamy shrimp scampi made with zucchini noodles for a low-carb meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Zucchini noodles or garlic bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over zucchini noodles or garlic bread, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for best results. Add red pepper flakes for heat or toss in spinach for more greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp scampi, low carb, keto, zucchini noodles, quick dinner