Prep: 15 This Healthy Shrimp Scampi recipe is comforting and delicious! Made with zucchini noodles and better-for-you ingredients, you can’t go wrong with this easy one-pan meal. It has the same buttery and lemony taste of classic shrimp scampi but with a healthy weeknight dinner spin. Make this healthy dinner in just 30 minutes!
One-Pot Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles Recipe
Savory, herby shrimp smothered in a garlicky sauce with zucchini noodles, parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Does it get any better than that? When it comes to healthy, 30-minute weeknight meals, this recipe is ANYTHING but boring. The flavors are next level, and this entire dish can all be made in a cast iron skillet or pan. It’s been one of my favorites lately and I know you’re going to love this healthy shrimp scampi, too!
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Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients for this easy shrimp recipe!
- Olive Oil – or butter, if desired.
- Diced Onion or Shallot
- Minced Garlic
- Raw Shrimp (thawed if previously frozen)
- Salt/Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes (opens in a new tab)
- Lemon Juice/Zest
- Chicken Broth – feel free to substitute some of the broth with a splash of white wine.
- Zucchini Noodles – store-bought or make your own!
- Fresh Parsley & Chives
- Parmesan Cheese – easily make this recipe dairy-free with this vegan parmesan! (opens in a new tab)
How to Make Healthy Shrimp Scampi
This recipe is incredibly easy to make! Here’s how to make Healthy Shrimp Scampi with zucchini noodles:
- Saute chopped onion and minced garlic in a cast iron skillet (opens in a new tab) with olive oil.
- Add in the shrimp and seasoning and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then add in the zucchini noodles, fresh herbs, and parmesan!
Note: Feel free to cook the zucchini noodles a bit longer for a softer texture, or for less time if you want a crunchier texture!
How to Make Zucchini Noodles
If you’ve never had zucchini noodles (or zoodles) before, don’t worry. You can often find them at the grocery store or very easily make them yourself! If you’re making them, the only tool you’ll need is a handheld spiralizer (opens in a new tab) (or a tabletop spiralizer (opens in a new tab)). Simply cut the end off of one side of the zucchini, then place it on the spiralizer and twist. Continue to turn the zucchini until the entire thing is spiraled!
More Recipes Featuring Zucchini Noodles
- Paleo Chicken Mushroom Casserole
- Vegan Ramen Soup w/ Zucchini Noodles
- Vegetarian Zucchini Spaghetti w/ Red Sauce & Mushrooms
Make It Your Own – Variations
Make this Healthy Shrimp Scampi recipe your own with these easy ideas and upgrades:
- Use any type of pasta instead of zucchini noodles if you want!
- Serve with whole grain bread or a side salad.
- Adjust the amount of parmesan cheese to your own taste!
Storing Leftovers
Since Healthy Shrimp Scampi uses zucchini noodles, it’s best served fresh. However, leftovers can definitely be stored for later! Keep this meal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 1-2 months.
When ready to enjoy, reheat from frozen in the microwave or, better yet, saute it in a cast iron skillet with a little bit of oil.
More Healthy Dinner Recipes You’ll Love
- Spicy Cashew Chicken Noodle Bowls
- Crispy Chili Lime Chickpea Salad
- Honey Glazed Salmon Bowls
- Healthy Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
- Roasted Beets Bowls with Turmeric Tahini Sauce
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Healthy Shrimp Scampi w/ Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil (opens in a new tab)
- 1/4 cup diced onion or shallot
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 pound raw shrimp (thaw if previously frozen)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (opens in a new tab)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 medium lemons, juiced (about 4 Tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 pounds zucchini noodles
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 2 Tablespoons fresh chopped chives
- 1/4 cup parmesan
Instructions
- Add the onion and olive oil to a large pan and saute for about 5 minutes.
- Add in the garlic and saute for about 1 additional minute.
- Add in the shrimp, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Saute for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp begin to cook.
- Add in the chicken broth, lemon zest, and juice.
- Cook until the shrimp are completely cooked through, about 2-3 more minutes.
- Add in the zucchini noodles, parsley, chives, and parmesan, then toss to combine.
- You can cook down the zucchini to soften, or just saute it for a minute or so to retain some crunch.
- Serve with extra parmesan and enjoy!
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Notes
- Since Healthy Shrimp Scampi uses zucchini noodles, it’s best served fresh. However, leftovers can definitely be stored for later! Keep this meal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 1-2 months.
- When ready to enjoy, reheat from frozen in the microwave or, better yet, saute it in a cast iron skillet with a little bit of oil.
- Not feeling the zucchini noodles? Feel free to use your favorite whole wheat, low-carb, or chickpea linguine pasta (opens in a new tab) (angel hair pasta works great, too)!
Nutrition
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Absolutely delicious! Healthy ingredients, full of flavor. This will be in our rotation!
Thanks, Lynda! Glad you enjoyed this. 🙂
This recipe is AMAZING! I never leave reviews but felt I needed to for this. It’s definitely going to be added to the dinner rotation. Even my kids who don’t really like zucchini got 2nds. Truly delicious!
This Healthy Shrimp Scampi looks absolutely delicious! I love the idea of using zucchini noodles instead of pasta. Can’t wait to try this recipe – it’s the perfect way to enjoy a lighter version of a classic dish. Thanks for sharing!
I actually made this recipe, and it is absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! I made the recipe exactly as published then added a diced fresh tomato that needed to be used before it spoiled. My husband went back for seconds, which is a rarity. After eating, he confessed he was not super excited about the spiralized zucchini noodles but was happy to be wrong, they were delicious. My 13-year-old son requested it be put in the weekly rotation. This is one of those rare healthy versions where you do not miss the original. My one other note is in regard to the chicken broth. I use Better Than Bouillon and tend to make it a little stronger than the directions call for. This makes for a little more depth of flavor.
Love this!! Thank you for making the recipe, and I’m so glad that your family love it, too. Truly makes me so happy!
This looks amazing! I’ve never used a spiralizer…which one would you recommend? Thank you!