Mediterranean Keto-Friendly Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
1. Our Mediterranean Keto-Friendly Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles recipe combines succulent shrimp and zucchini noodles in a mouthwatering garlic white wine sauce, creating a low-carb lunch or dinner option that's perfect for Italian cuisine enthusiasts on the keto diet. This easy-to-make dish offers an irresistible combination of flavors and textures, with stunning top and bottom views to showcase its visual appeal.
Allergens
Shellfish
Ingredients
- 1. Shrimp (2 lbs, peeled and deveined) 2. Zucchini (3 large, spiralized or ribboned) 3. Garlic cloves (4, minced) 4. Olive oil (¼ cup) 5. White wine (1 cup) 6. Lemon juice (2 tbsp) 7. Fresh parsley (½ cup, chopped) 8. Fresh basil (¼ cup, chopped) 9. Salt (to taste) 10. Black pepper (to taste) 11. Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 5 7 minutes, until pink and cooked through.
- Stir in chopped parsley and basil. Remove from heat.
- In another pan, quickly sauté spiralized or ribboned zucchini in olive oil over high heat for 2 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve shrimp scampi sauce over the top of zucchini noodles. Garnish with additional herbs if desired.
Chef’s Insight
1. The key to a perfect keto-friendly shrimp scampi is using fresh ingredients and not overcooking the shrimp or zucchini noodles.
Notes
1. Feel free to add more vegetables to the dish for added nutritional value and flavor.