Shrimp Zoodle Scampi
Put that fresh summer zucchini to delicious use with our healthy, gluten-free, low carb, bright Shrimp Zoodle Scampi! All the flavors you love from this classic, but made with tender zucchini noodles.
Bring on zucchini season! It’s one of our favorite summer vegetables because there are just so many different ways you can use this versatile and delicious veggie. Making some tender zucchini noodles is at the top of that list, and using them to make one of our favorite classic Italian dishes makes our absolutely delicious, healthy, light, and bright Shrimp Zoodle Scampi!
Ingredients Needed
- Fresh Zucchini – Wash and just cut off the ends, don’t worry about that skin you can keep it on for when you zoodle!
- Shrimp – Raw or Frozen, but just make sure that they’ve been peeled and deveined. See here for notes about which is best to use and why.
- Chicken Stock – You’re making your own, right? And clarifying it? You can also use some veggie stock or, if you have it, shrimp stock.
- Fresh Garlic – Do we ever cook without it?
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning and Italian Seasoning – These two homemade seasonings add so much flavor!
- Butter, Lemon juice, Lemon Zest, Salt – All key to a good scampi.
- Fresh Parsley – To finish with!
Easy to Make
Prep Zucchini and Shrimp
While this recipe cooks relatively quickly, there is a bit of prep involved, as you’ll need to cut the zucchini into noodles (zoodles) and then let them sweat for a bit to release excess moisture before cooking – this will prevent the final Shrimp Zoodle Scampi from being overly watery. You can either use a spiralizer or your trusty mandoline.
Meanwhile, peel and devein the shrimp and then season them with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning.
Cook
With the zoodles and the shrimp prepped, it’s time to cook! Add the butter and garlic to the pan for a quick cook, cook the seasoned shrimp and remove it from the pan, then add the stock to deglaze and the zoodles to cook until tender. Easy, peasy!
Shrimp Zoodle Scampi, done!
Finish with some fresh parsley and a little lemon zest, and you have a healthy, delicious summer dinner!
Tender zucchini noodles and shrimp bursting with flavor. It’s one of my new shrimp favorites!
Other Zucchini Favorites
- Caprese Zoodle Salad
- Zucchini “Apple” Bars
- Savory Cheddar Zucchini Muffins
- Baked Parmesan Zucchini Spears
- Sweet Zucchini Relish
- Greek Zucchini Salad
Enjoy! As always, if you make this recipe or any of my others, I love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below, email me, or you can find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest!
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Shrimp Zoodle Scampi
Ingredients
- 8 cups zoodles about 3 medium zucchini
- 1 lb shrimp deveined and shelled
- 3 tablespoon salted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken stock room temp or warmed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice approximately 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep Zucchini: Use a spiralizer or the thin julienne setting on a mandolin to cut the zucchinis (skin on) into "zoodles." Spread in either a colander or on a paper towel lined baking sheet and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of salt to sweat. Let rest for 20-30 minutes, then pat dry with a paper towel to remove the excess moisture.
- Season Shrimp: Once the zoodles are ready, place shrimp in a small bowl and season with the other 1/2 teaspoon of salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning, and mix well.
- Heat Pan: Heat a large skillet to medium and add butter and oil. Once the butter has melted, add the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, flip the shrimp, and finish cooking for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Saute: Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Add chicken stock and lemon juice, and then zoodles, and mix well. Saute for 5-7 minutes until the zoodles are tender. Return shrimp to the pan and finish with parsley and lemon zest.
- Serve and Enjoy!
