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Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles and Fresh Tomatoes

April 2, 2025

Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles and Fresh Tomatoes

How to Make Shrimp Scampi Spaghetti with Zucchini Noodles and Fresh Tomatoes


15 min prep time


15 min cook time


4servings


1 cup

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Boil spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside in a large bowl. 

  2. Use a spiralizer or Julienne peeler to create zucchini noodles, set aside. 

  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. When the onion is translucent, add shrimp and cook until pink. 

  4. Remove from heat, stir in the parsley, and toss to combine. Juice lemon over the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Pour the shrimp and liquid over the spaghetti. 

  5. Add the zucchini noodles and tomatoes and toss until the zucchini wilts slightly. 

  6. Garnish with parmesan cheese.  

Seafood
Kid Friendly
Italian
Main Dish
Dinner
Quick & Easy
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 cup


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    460

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    14g

    18%

    • Saturated Fat
      2g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    170mg

    57%

  • Sodium
    470mg

    20%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    57g

    21%

    • Dietary Fiber
      5g

      18%
    • Total Sugars
      9g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    31g

  • Potassium
    1016mg
    22%

Ingredients

thin spaghetti
8 oz

zucchini
2 med

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp

yellow onion (minced)
1/2 large

garlic (minced)
3 clove

crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp

large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 lbs

Italian parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp

lemon
1 med

Kosher Salt
1/8 tsp

black pepper
1 tsp

cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 pints

Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 tbsp