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This tastyShrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe uses healthy, gluten free zucchini noodles! Healthy family dinners are about to get a lot more delicious with this easy pasta dish!
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- Shrimp Scampi Recipe with Zucchini Noodles
- Tips for Making This Zucchini Pasta Dish
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Shrimp Scampi Recipe with Zucchini Noodles
So if you follow me on Instagram, which if you don’t, you should… because… well.. I’m cool.. DUH!
But for real, if you follow me on Instagram you may have seen some pics from a recent family outing.
Last week Wednesday we went to our first baseball game with Cason.
I wasn’t sure how he would do. He’s two now but his attention span still isn’t super long.
Luckily we had some veteran baseball game parents who could show us “the ropes,” my brother and sister-in-law.
We ended up getting to the game about 30-45 minutes early and went down to watch the players warm upon the field. As we were standing there Cason’s eyes were just huge in awe and wonder. Baseballs…. big green field… tons of people… huge jumbotron. WHOA!!!
After about 10 minutes or so watching them warm up, the boys (2 nephews and little man), had had enough. It was time to go play.
So off we went to the HUGE 2-3 story playground.
I have to admit I was a little nervous. I mean I get scared to let him climb around at Chick-fil-A!
All the bigger kids pushing around, lots of places to get lost in the maze, what if he falls? Yeah … needless to say I had an eagle eye gaze on him the whole time he was in there. Luckily his older cousin was by his side the whole time watching out for him.
Post playground time we headed in to get some baseball grub and watch the game.
Cason and I shared some cheeseburger sliders but apparently that was not good enough for him. He decided to mosy on over to his Aunt and chow down on her nachos and then finish off the night with a little ice cream.
So… all in all I think Cason’s idea of a baseball game is playground fun and lots of good food! 🙂
Speaking of good food! Are you guys fans of Shrimp Scampi?
I totally am. Not only is it super easy to make with just a few ingredients, but it is packed with fresh flavors and feels kinda fancy. 🙂
Tips for Making This Zucchini Pasta Dish
As a way to make this dish a little healthier, I whipped out my spiralizer again.
If you guys don’t have one you, you totally need to get one. They are fun to use and a great EASY way to put more veggies in your diet.
This dish seriously took me by surprise, taste wise! I loved the zucchini noodles with all the scampi flavors and even added a little touch of butter to finish thesauce that ended up tying everything together and made it absolutely irresistible to eat!
I hope ya’ll get a chance to try it.
If you by chance don’t have a spiralizer, in order to create zucchini noodles you could use a peeler or a mandolin.
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Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
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- Author: Krista
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Description
This tastyShrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe uses healthy, gluten free zucchini noodles! Healthy family dinners are about to get a lot more delicious with this easy pasta dish!
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 1/2 lbs. of shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1/2 cup of onions, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup of white wine
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- salt & pepper
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup of fresh basil, chopped
- 3 zucchini, made into noodles
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the shrimp.
- Immediately season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, salt & pepper.
- Saute each side for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn opaque in color.
- Remove shrimp from the pan.
- Into the same skillet the shrimp were in add onions, saute from 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Next add garlic and saute for 30 seconds, immediately add white wine to deglaze and scrap all the brown goodness off the bottom of the pan.
- Add in the cherry tomatoes, cover skillet and saute for 3-4 minutes or until tomatoes start to get somewhat soft.
- Add shrimp back to the pan, butter, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and basil. Stir until butter melts.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and then zucchini noodles.
- Saute for 2-3 minutes, and remove.
- Add noodles to the shrimp mixture, toss to coat and serve!
Filed Under:
- 30 Minute Meals
- Easy Healthy Dinners
- Fish and Seafood
- Gluten-Free
- Kid Friendly
- Paleo
- Pasta
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40 comments on “Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles”
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
Mar 28, 2015 at 9:48 AM
Krista, this is GORGEOUS!!!!
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Krista
Mar 28, 2015 at 8:01 PM
Thanks Alice, you are so sweet! 🙂
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Amy
Mar 26, 2015 at 11:51 AM
Butter isn’t actually Paleo. Do you have a recommendation for a Paleo substitute?
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Krista
Mar 26, 2015 at 8:05 PM
It depends on which route you go with paleo, you could use ghee or bacon fat with one Amy. 🙂
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Emily
Feb 28, 2015 at 12:04 PM
We made this for dinner last night and it was FANTASTIC. So flavorful and just the right amount of heat. Thank you!
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Krista
Mar 1, 2015 at 4:04 PM
Hurray!!! So glad to hear it Emily, makes my day every time I hear of someone who tries it and loves the recipe. 🙂
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Berenise
Feb 24, 2015 at 8:01 PM
Just made this for dinner and it was AMAZING! I had bought a veggie spiralizer a while back and just used it for the first time with this dish. Thank you for the delicious recipe. I’ll definitely be trying your other recipes.
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Krista
Feb 24, 2015 at 8:47 PM
Ohh… awesome! So glad to hear it Berenise! I love my spiralizer! In fact getting it out again this week to make something else for the blog so stay tuned. 🙂
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Bayan
Oct 26, 2014 at 11:43 AM
Just tried this today – A-H-MAZING! I forgot how much I love zucchini pasta! I also love how very few and simple spices created such a satisfying taste. Can’t wait to have my other remaining half at uni tomorrow! Thank you!
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Krista
Oct 26, 2014 at 12:51 PM
Ohhh yah!!! So excited that you liked it. Zucchini noodles rock! 🙂 Totally just made my day with this comment!
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Jordyn lyons
Oct 21, 2014 at 9:10 PM
I saw this recipe on pintrest and it caught my eye right away, I’m 12 and I think this looks delish and I’m not really the helthy type but if there’s things like this then mabey I’ll start being healthy. Good job making this by the way. 🙂
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Krista
Oct 23, 2014 at 9:13 AM
So awesome! Thanks Jordyn! Its a great sneaky way to eat healthy without “feeling” like your eating healthy! 🙂
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Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
Sep 13, 2014 at 8:03 AM
This look so good! I’ve never made zucchini noodles but I need to try this asap!
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Krista
Sep 13, 2014 at 3:48 PM
you are missing out.. go make them…. now!
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Debra @ Worth Cooking
Sep 12, 2014 at 12:30 AM
You are really rocking those zucchini noodles! Gonna be pinning these. I seriously should get a spiralizer.
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Krista
Sep 12, 2014 at 12:12 PM
You so should, I promise you’ll fall in love with it! 🙂 Thanks for the pin girl!
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marcie
Sep 11, 2014 at 8:10 PM
These photos look so beautiful, Krista — I just want to dive into that pan!
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Krista
Sep 11, 2014 at 9:06 PM
thanks so much Marcie, you are so sweet!
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Annie @Maebells
Sep 11, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Ohh! I am loving this lightened up version! Such a good idea to incorporate the zucchini noodles!
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Krista
Sep 11, 2014 at 1:55 PM
Thanks so much Annie! I wasn’t sure how it was gonna turn out but totally is the way to eat shrimp scampi from now on! 🙂
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Jeni
Sep 11, 2014 at 11:09 AM
I can just tell I’m going to loveee this recipe! Can’t wait to try it out!
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Krista
Sep 11, 2014 at 1:52 PM
haha.. yes and I can I tell you you soooo will! Even my 2 year old ate it! 🙂
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Laura O|Petite Allergy Treats
Sep 11, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Zoodles never looked better! I’m still obsessed with anything zucchini!
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Krista
Sep 11, 2014 at 1:53 PM
haha…. me too girl! 🙂 Zucchini for life!
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Christie - Food Done Light
Sep 11, 2014 at 8:57 AM
My daughter was never much of a climber. I remember when she was little, hating it when I couldn’t see her so high up. There is nothing scary about this delicious and healthy dinner though. It is all kinds of wonderful.
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Krista
Sep 11, 2014 at 1:56 PM
I know! I think it scares the mommies more than the kiddos. Sheesh! I guess with a boy I just need to expect broken bones! 🙂
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Beth @ The First Year
Sep 11, 2014 at 8:40 AM
I somehow missed the spiralizer train.. but I decided it’s a must have! Just another excuse to go to the kitchen store 🙂
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Krista
Sep 11, 2014 at 1:54 PM
haha.. well… choo chooo hop on board.
Any excuse to go to the kitchen store.. its a my happy place. 🙂
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Megan {Country Cleaver}
Sep 11, 2014 at 7:59 AM
I totally have to jump on this zoodle train!! This looks equally cozy and refreshing!
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Krista
Sep 11, 2014 at 1:53 PM
haha.. you so do girl. Its just a sneaky way to get veggies in your diet. 🙂
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Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
Sep 11, 2014 at 7:33 AM
So, I am coming for dinner! Is that okay? I am obsessed with Zoodles and shrimp scampi…so this is totally my jam girl! Pinned!
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Krista
Sep 11, 2014 at 7:55 AM
Absolutely! You just need to bring some dessert.. thats my rule. 🙂 Thanks for pin girl!
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Nicole @ fare season.com
Sep 10, 2014 at 11:24 PM
Looks relish. Pinned!
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Krista
Sep 11, 2014 at 7:55 AM
Thanks Nicole!
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Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files
Sep 9, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Girl, this dish is right up my ally! Love all the colors and flavors here. YUM!
And what fun day at the baseball fields! I bet the lil boys loved being that close to the action!Reply
Krista
Sep 9, 2014 at 9:04 PM
Oh they loved all the action, what boy wouldn’t. 🙂
Sounds like you are a girl after my own heart food wise chica!
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Chris @ Shared Appetite
Sep 9, 2014 at 3:23 PM
Awesome! Love zoodles… what a beautiful recipe Krista!
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Krista
Sep 9, 2014 at 8:24 PM
Thanks Chris, I’m in love with zoodles now too! So easy and so much lighter on the tummy. 🙂
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Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction
Sep 8, 2014 at 2:56 PM
We love shrimp scampi! Love the zucchini noodles addition!
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Krista
Sep 8, 2014 at 8:08 PM
Thanks so much Jessica! The zucchini noodles are seriously awesome with this and so light. 🙂
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