Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Garlicky shrimp over ribbons of zucchini instead of pasta. Scampi flavor, low-carb and high-protein.

20 min4 servingsItalian
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles — Italian recipe, finished and plated

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Ingredients

  • 600 g Shrimp
  • 4 Zucchini
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Lemon
  • 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.4 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 tbsp Parsley (optional)
  • 20 g Parmigiano-Reggiano (optional)

Method

  1. Spiralize or peel the zucchini into long ribbons and set aside.
  2. Warm the oil with the sliced garlic and pepper flakes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add the shrimp and salt and cook, tossing, until pink and just firm, 3 minutes.
  4. Add the zucchini and toss just until barely tender, 2 minutes — don't let it go soggy.
  5. Squeeze in the lemon, fold through parsley, and finish with parmesan.

About Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles is an Italian lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 4.

Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles: frequently asked questions

Is Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

Is Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles dairy-free?

Not as written — it uses Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.

How long does Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles take to make?

About 20 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out red pepper flakes, parsley, parmigiano-reggiano — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.