Best 6 Zucchini Pasta Shrimp Scampi Recipes

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Zucchini pasta shrimp scampi is a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make. It is a great way to use up fresh zucchini and shrimp, and it is a perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This dish is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The zucchini noodles are a healthy alternative to regular pasta, and the shrimp is a good source of protein. The scampi sauce is made with a combination of butter, garlic, white wine, and lemon juice, and it is the perfect complement to the zucchini noodles and shrimp.

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RIBBONY SHRIMP AND PASTA SCAMPI



Ribbony Shrimp and Pasta Scampi image

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 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 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 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.

GREEN & YELLOW SQUASH 'LINGUINI' W/ SHRIMP SCAMPI



Green & Yellow Squash 'linguini' W/ Shrimp Scampi image

Super light and deliciously satisfying, this creation totally hit the spot on a night I was craving pasta! The best part is? It's so light, feel free to go back for seconds, maybe even thirds! And Never fear, that "fat" is healthy fat (Monounsaturated fat aka MUFA) from the olive oil ;) The kind that's good for you!

Provided by esactress

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 green zucchini
3 -4 yellow squash
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, divided
2 tablespoons white wine
1/2 a lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons romano cheese, grated
red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon basil
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat dry all zucchini and squash. Remove the ends. Over a large bowl, with a vegetable peeler, peel all zucchini and squash lengthwise into linguini/pappardelle-like strips. Continue to peel until you see seeds. Discard seeded cores of zucchini and squash.
  • Finely mince the garlic cloves. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Once oil is heated, add the "linguini". Sauté for about 1 minute. Add half the minced garlic, generous amounts of salt and pepper, and sauté for 1 more minute, gently stirring/folding with tongs. Remove "linguini" from heat and reserve.
  • To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat. Add the remaining garlic and stir; do not burn garlic. When garlic is lightly toasted, add the shrimp, cooking for only 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the white wine and let simmer for a few seconds.
  • Before shrimp are completely pink, add the red pepper flakes, parsley, basil and lemon juice. Add the "linguini", more salt and pepper and the grated cheese. Toss to combine, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large dish and serve sprinkled with additional grated cheese and lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • For best results, use fresh zucchini. If you're using store-bought zucchini noodles, rinse them thoroughly and drain them well before using.
  • If you don't have zucchini noodles, you can make your own using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked shrimp.
  • If you don't have white wine, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • Serve zucchini pasta shrimp scampi immediately, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

Zucchini pasta shrimp scampi is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The zucchini noodles are a healthy alternative to pasta, and they're packed with nutrients like vitamins A and C. The shrimp is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. And the scampi sauce is flavorful and creamy, without being too heavy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that's both healthy and delicious, give zucchini pasta shrimp scampi a try.

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