Super Quick Low-Carb Shrimp Scampi

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This low-calorie and low-carb shrimp scampi feels like a restaurant dish, but it is actually very easy to make. There is just enough buttery sauce to coat the shrimp. The trick is to not over-reduce the sauce when cooking it. It's better to make it a little more saucy then dry. If you want to bulk up this entrée, you could add peas or thinly sliced carrots, or serve it over your favorite low-carb pasta substitute like spaghetti squash.

Super Quick Low Carb Shrimp Scampi in a skillet
Credit: Antonis Achilleos
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 6 large cloves garlic

  • 1 ¼ pounds large (16-20 count) peeled and deveined raw shrimp

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

  • cup dry white wine

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 medium lemon)

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Finely grate 3 of the garlic cloves (you will have about 1 teaspoon); slice remaining 3 garlic cloves (you will have about 1 tablespoon). Set aside sliced garlic cloves. Stir together shrimp, oil, grated garlic, crushed red pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.

  2. Cook sliced garlic and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until garlic starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Increase heat to high. Add shrimp mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is opaque, about 4 minutes. Remove shrimp from skillet with a slotted spoon. Add wine to skillet; bring to a boil over high, and boil until wine is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Return shrimp to skillet, and add lemon zest, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss until shrimp is well coated with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233 Calories
14g Fat
4g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 5 shrimp
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Protein 20g 40%
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 574mg 25%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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