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Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles (Keto-Friendly)

Discover a delicious and easy-to-make keto-friendly dinner recipe: Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles! This mouthwatering dish combines succulent shrimp, rich sauce, and zucchini noodles for a low-carb meal that's perfect for your next dinner party or family gathering.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 10 minutes - Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: American

Allergens

Shellfish (shrimp)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 2 minutes. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 4 minutes per side. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and let it simmer for 2 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper, then add the chopped parsley and basil. Finally, toss the zucchini noodles into the sauce to coat and cook for another 2 3 minutes.

Chef’s Insight

To enhance the aroma and flavor, use fresh herbs instead of dried ones in this recipe.

Notes

Adjust the salt and pepper according to personal taste.

Cultural or Historical Background

The scampi sauce originated from the coastal Italian region of Liguria. However, this keto-friendly version has a German touch with the addition of zucchini noodles.