Best 6 Zucchini Pasta Shrimp Scampi Recipes

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**Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp Scampi: A Low-Carb, Flavor-Packed Dish**

Craving a delicious and healthy meal that's easy on the waistline? Look no further than zucchini pasta with shrimp scampi. This delectable dish combines the refreshing crunch of zucchini noodles with succulent shrimp cooked in a flavorful scampi sauce. The result is a low-carb, high-protein meal that's packed with nutrients and bursting with taste.

**Recipe 1: Classic Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp Scampi**

This classic recipe is a crowd-pleaser, featuring tender zucchini noodles tossed with sautéed shrimp, garlic, white wine, lemon juice, and a touch of cream. The scampi sauce is rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of tangy and savory notes.

**Recipe 2: Spicy Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp Scampi**

For those who like a little heat in their meals, this spicy version of zucchini pasta with shrimp scampi is sure to satisfy. The addition of chili flakes and cayenne pepper adds a delightful kick to the scampi sauce, creating a dish that's both flavorful and satisfying.

**Recipe 3: Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp Scampi and Asparagus**

This recipe takes the classic dish to the next level by incorporating fresh asparagus. The asparagus adds a vibrant green color and a slightly sweet flavor to the dish, creating a delightful combination of textures and tastes.

**Recipe 4: Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp Scampi and Sun-Dried Tomatoes**

If you're looking for a dish that's packed with Mediterranean flavors, this recipe is for you. Sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of sweetness and tang to the scampi sauce, while fresh basil and oregano add a touch of herbal freshness.

**Recipe 5: Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp Scampi and Avocado Cream Sauce**

This creamy and indulgent version of zucchini pasta with shrimp scampi features a luscious avocado cream sauce. The avocado adds a rich and velvety texture to the sauce, while lemon juice and fresh herbs balance out the flavors perfectly.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're in for a treat with zucchini pasta with shrimp scampi. This versatile dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. So gather your ingredients and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delicious and healthy dish.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH PASTA



Shrimp Scampi with Pasta image

Well-rounded seafood and pasta dish. Good with any pasta; angel hair is less filling.

Provided by JustJen

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
½ cup dry white wine
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; cook linguine in boiling water until nearly tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes in the hot butter and oil until shallots are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Season shrimp with kosher salt and black pepper; add to the skillet and cook until pink, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet and keep warm.
  • Pour white wine and lemon juice into skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in skillet, stir 2 tablespoons olive oil into butter mixture, and bring to a simmer. Toss linguine, shrimp, and parsley in the butter mixture until coated; season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.5 g, Cholesterol 135.4 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 260 mg, Sugar 1 g

ZUCCHINI SHRIMP SCAMPI RECIPE BY TASTY



Zucchini Shrimp Scampi Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: medium zucchinis, oil, medium shrimp, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, low-sodium chicken broth, lemon, fresh parsley

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium zucchinis
1 tablespoon oil
1 lb medium shrimp, or large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced
fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Using a coarse cheese grater, slide the zucchini down the grater, shaving of long strips. Rotate the zucchini constantly, grating all sides, until you reach the seeds in the center.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, nonstick skillet.
  • Add the shrimp in and season with the salt, black pepper, red pepper, and garlic. Sauté the shrimp, until they evenly begin to show a pink color, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, and let the liquid come to a simmer.
  • Add the zucchini noodles and stir until everything is combined and the shrimp are fully cooked.
  • Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 3 grams

SHRIMP WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES



Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound jumbo shrimp, cleaned
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 teaspoons chile flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
One 16-ounce store-bought package zucchini noodles
1 cup multicolored grape tomatoes, halved
2 lemons, zested
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the shrimp, onion, garlic, chile flakes, salt and pepper, then cook until the onions are translucent and the shrimp are opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the white wine, then allow it to boil and reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet. Cook until the zucchini is tender, about 2 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and lemon zest to the skillet, then toss to combine. Sprinkle over the Parmesan and garnish with the basil leaves. Remove the smashed garlic cloves and serve straight from the skillet.

RIBBONY SHRIMP AND PASTA SCAMPI



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Medium-size shrimp are the perfect size for a twirl of spaghetti shot through with ribbons of squash. Have vegetarians at the table? Omit the shrimp, double the tomatoes and serve with a spoonful of part-skim ricotta cheese on top.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp, tails removed
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package directions for al dente.
  • While the pasta cooks, trim the top and bottom off of each squash. Peel the squash in ribbons into a colander, using a vegetable peeler, turning the squash as you peel. Stop peeling the squash when you only have the center core of seeds left. Discard the core and seeds.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water, and then drain the pasta over the squash ribbons. Put in a medium bowl and toss to evenly distribute the pasta with the squash ribbons.
  • Toss the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and some pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, spread into a single layer and cook without stirring, until just turning pink around the edges, about 2 minutes. Stir the shrimp, add the tomatoes, garlic and pepper flakes and continue to cook until the tomatoes have softened and the garlic has toasted, about 1 minute. Add the pasta and squash ribbons, broth and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook, tossing, until warmed through and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Add the pasta water a bit at a time, if needed, if the noodles seem dry.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper. Divide among 4 bowls and top with the chives.

ZUCCHINI NOODLE SHRIMP SCAMPI



Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi image

We love shrimp scampi, but have decided to cut back where we can on heavy carbs. This is the perfect solution! I will be swapping out pasta for veggie noodles quite frequently now!

Provided by MCabrera75

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Shrimp     100+ Shrimp Scampi Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds zucchini
¼ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup white wine
½ lemon, juiced
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in olive oil. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine and lemon juice; cook until sauce is reduced by almost half, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to serving plate.
  • Stir zucchini noodles into skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until noodles are tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Return shrimp to the skillet. Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 205.3 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 298.3 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH SPAGHETTI AND ZUCCHINI



Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti and Zucchini image

You can mix the zucchini and shrimp together if you want before serving. I like the difference in the textures when you look at it but it is not necessary. Enjoy

Provided by TishT

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped including green top
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, pressed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon lemon, zest of, grated
1 drop Tabasco sauce
8 ounces zucchini, shredded (approx. 2 cups)
8 ounces spaghetti, cooked
lemon wedge, to garnish (to garnish)
1 1/2 lbs shrimp, cleaned

Steps:

  • Clean shrimp and pat them dry.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt the margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir in the green onion, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt, and cook until bubbly.
  • Add the shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the parsley, lemon zest and tabasco.
  • Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • Add the zucchini and stir fry over heat until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve about 1/2 cup of zucchini, 1/2 cup of shrimp over the spaghetti.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.
  • Serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Select firm, medium-sized zucchini for best results.
  • Use a spiralizer: A spiralizer is the easiest way to create zucchini noodles. If you don't have one, you can use a julienne peeler or a sharp knife to create thin, long strips of zucchini.
  • Cook the zucchini noodles briefly: Zucchini noodles need only a brief cooking time to retain their crispness and flavor. Overcooking can make them mushy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the zucchini noodles, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Use a large skillet: When making shrimp scampi, use a large skillet to ensure that the shrimp and zucchini noodles have enough space to cook properly.

Conclusion:

Zucchini pasta with shrimp scampi is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. With its combination of fresh zucchini noodles, succulent shrimp, and a flavorful scampi sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give this recipe a try!

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