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Shrimp Scampi Comfort Food Dinner

Who says comfort food can't be fancy? This shrimp scampi delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort and just 375 calories per serving. The buttery, garlicky sauce over tender shrimp and zucchini noodles will make you feel like you're treating yourself to something indulgent—without any of the guilt. It's my go-to when I want something special on a weeknight!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized into noodles
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon about 3 tablespoons
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Once the butter melts, add the garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside with the zucchini noodles.
  5. Add the chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
  6. Return the shrimp and zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Cook for 1 minute to heat through. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.