Make this healthier version of the classic Italian dish and recreate this tasty Shrimp & Scallop Scampi with Zucchini Noodles – the flavor is still there, the calories aren’t!
Nothing is more comforting than hearty, carb-filled Italian recipes, don’t you agree? I could eat pasta every day for the rest of my life and be happy. But my thighs would be the size of tree trunks and since I’d like to avoid that, we’re taking the traditional version of the Italian shrimp scampi recipes and making it a little healthier by substituting the pasta with fresh zucchini noodles.
My version for these Shrimp & Scallop Scampi with Zucchini Noodles is honestly just as amazing as the original recipe – no joke. The flavors of white wine, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sweet seafood is just a dream! nd you don’t have to feel guilty (although, I never do, ha!) for eating an entire bowl or two of this.
Some healthy benefits of this recipe (because I’m trying to be a little healthier today, after realizing I’ve consumed my weight in food all summer long!): great source of protein and vitamin b12 from both the shrimp and the scallops, and the zucchini has a high content of omega-3 fatty acids as well. Oh and the wine? We all know the immense benefits of wine (wink, wink)!
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces shrimp, peeled
- 8 ounces scallops
- ½ teaspoon salt + pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly slice
- ½ cup white wine (Chardonnay works well)
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Heat the olive oil over medium and cook shrimp and scallops on both sides, while seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Saute the garlic until fragrant and add the wine and zucchini. Cook over high heat until half the wine is evaporated and zucchini is cooked.
- Add in the shrimp and scallops, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and serve immediately, with a sprinkling of parsley or parmesan cheese.
WOW, just WOW. I used butter infused olive oil. Bought myself a spiralizer and followed the recipe. It’s only 4 Smart Points a serving as a WW food. Husband loved it! Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!!!
If zucchini doesn’t float your boat, try sweet potato noodles. It’s my new fav! It is packed with vitamins and minerals, helps improve bone health, blood pressure, and helps fight inflammation, I’m told. Also low on the glycemic index and you can still get your potato fix.
I made this last night using Trader Joe’s spiralized zucchini and TJ frozen scallops and shrimp thawed and dried. While the flavor of the dish was good, my husband and I felt the zucchini did not contribute to the party. We will use pasta if making again.
I made this tonight for my 13 yr old daughter and myself…delicious ! Thanks for the recipe…..Chris
My husband and I just made this for dinner. We used our hand held spiralizer for the first time. Quick and easy, healthy, and mos importantly, delicious!! Will be making this again soon. Thank you.
Just made this for dinner. First time using the spiralizer. Recipe is healthy, easy and delicious. Will definitely do again in the near future.
I made this shrimp scami with zucchini noodles tonight. This recipe is delicious. My husband and I loved it and I will be making it often. We do not care for wine in cooking so I added half a cup of whole whipping cream with some butter. Wonderful!
In the market for a spiralizer. Do yoi have a brand you love?
I’ve made this recipe twice in three weeks. DH and I are both obsessed with how delicious this is!!! Thank you for the yummy recipe.
I love your easy recipe. But also try Shrimp Scampi Zucchini Noodles So delicious! Need to try this recipe!