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April 3, 2014

Quick Shrimp Scampi with Squash Noodles (Grain-Free, Paleo, Gluten Free)

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Shrimp scampi with squash noodles in 20 minutes? Yes, please! Fresh shrimp, lemon, parsley, garlic and vegetable “noodles” make for a quick and vibrant spring meal.

Shrimp scampi in 20 minutes? Yes, please! Fresh shrimp, lemon, parsley, garlic and vegetable noodles make for a quick, spring meal.

Recreating your favorite pasta dish with squash or zucchini “noodles” is super easy. You either need a vegetable slicer or a julienne peeler to create “noodles” from the squash or zucchini.

Shrimp scampi in 20 minutes? Yes, please! Fresh shrimp, lemon, parsley, garlic and vegetable noodles make for a quick, spring meal.

In most of my recipes, I salt the squash and let it sit for a while to draw out any bitterness, but for this dish I found it was best to add the noodles at the very end of cooking, toss until just hot and then serve immediately. This way, the noodles are still a bit crispy and the flavor is more fresh. Squash contains a lot of moisture, so the longer it sits or cooks, the more moisture that will come out. This is why it’s imperative to serve this dish immediately. Enjoy!

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Adapted from Barefoot Contessa.

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or 3 tablespoons ghee for Paleo and dairy free)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp, diveined and butterflied
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 6 yellow squash or zucchini sliced into noodles
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter and olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat until butter begins to foam. Add the shrimp to the pan and sauté until pink on both sides and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili flakes, and zest. Continue stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash noodles, lemon juice, parsley and sea salt. Using a pair of tongs, toss the mixture until hot. Serve immediately.

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  • Serving Size: Serves 4

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11 Comments

  1. sally inman

    April 3, 2014 at 10:13 am

    I love your Flavored Kombucha recipe & make it all the time. I am definitely trying this Shrimp dish ! I have your cookbook & love the recipes. Thanks for your hard work. Take care. Sally
  2. Kelly @ The Nourishing Home

    April 3, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    This looks so wonderful! I've been spiralizing a ton this week and am sharing a new recipe each week. I'll be sure to share a link to this one. I can't wait to make it! :)
  3. Bernie

    April 4, 2014 at 10:06 am

    How do you "divine" a shrimp? LOL
    • Deliciously Organic

      April 7, 2014 at 8:11 am

      Oops! I made the edit. :)
  4. Martha

    April 15, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    Tried this tonight. Really good but not a 20 minute wonder. Peeling the shrimp, making the squash noodles, cutting up the parsley, zesting the lemon... Took me a good 45 minutes! Will do it again, though. Maybe plan ahead and pre-prep.
  5. Renee P.

    April 16, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    What about using roasted spaghetti squash? That's my favorite when they're in season.
    • Deliciously Organic

      April 17, 2014 at 5:43 am

      You can substitute with spaghetti squash, but it won't have the same flavors and textures as the squash noodles.
  6. Karen V

    August 27, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    This was one of the BEST scampi recipes I've ever had... Sooooo Good!!!

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