Keto Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles Recipe

Keto shrimp scampi with zoodles is a lighter, low-carb version of the classic Italian-American dish, featuring plump jumbo shrimp in a buttery white wine and garlic sauce served over spiralized zucchini. This elegant dinner comes together in just 20 minutes and feels indulgent without the pasta carbs. With only 4g net carbs per serving and 32g of protein, this is one of the fastest and most satisfying keto seafood dinners available.

Ingredients

• 600g jumbo shrimp (21/25 count), peeled and deveined
• 4 medium zucchinis (700g), spiralized
• 5 tbsp butter, divided
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine or chicken broth
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt, divided
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Parmesan for serving (optional)

Instructions

1. Toss spiralized zucchini with 1/2 tsp salt. Let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
2. Season shrimp with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper.
3. Heat 2 tbsp butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
5. In the same skillet over medium heat, add remaining 3 tbsp butter.
6. Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Pour in white wine and lemon juice. Simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half.
8. Meanwhile, in a separate high-heat pan, cook zoodles for 2 minutes, tossing constantly.
9. Return shrimp to the scampi sauce and toss to coat. Cook for 1 minute.
10. Serve shrimp and sauce over zoodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Do not overcook shrimp; they turn rubbery past 2 minutes per side. They are done when they curl into a C-shape and turn opaque.
• Substitute white wine with chicken broth for an alcohol-free version.
• Add a handful of baby spinach to the sauce at the end for extra greens.
• Store leftovers separately (shrimp sauce and zoodles) to prevent the zoodles from getting soggy.
• Use fresh-squeezed lemon juice; bottled juice lacks the brightness needed for this sauce.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 352 kcal

Protein: 33.1g

Fat: 18.7g

Carbs: 10g

Net Carbs: 8g

Fiber: 2g

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