Paleo Shrimp Scampi
Transform your weeknight dinner with this Paleo Shrimp Scampi—a light, healthy twist on the classic dish! Juicy, sautéed shrimp are tossed with vibrant zucchini noodles in a luscious garlic-lemon sauce made with ghee and olive oil, delivering all the rich flavors you crave without the grains or dairy. Balanced with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and freshness from chopped parsley, this dish is as wholesome as it is satisfying. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect paleo, gluten-free, and low-carb meal for busy evenings. Serve with a garnish of lemon slices for an elegant, restaurant-worthy presentation.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 whole lemon, sliced for garnish
Directions
Step 1
Start by spiralizing the zucchini into noodles and set aside.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Step 4
In the same skillet, add the ghee, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and let the mixture come to a simmer.
Step 5
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss them in the sauce, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until just tender.
Step 6
Return the shrimp to the skillet, add the chopped parsley, and toss everything together to combine well.
Step 7
Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
Step 8
Serve immediately with a garnish of freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1540.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1290.8 |
| Total Fat 60.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g | |
| Cholesterol 937.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9407.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 57.3g | |
| Protein 119.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 502.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3312.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories