• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to header navigation
  • Skip to footer left navigation
  • Skip to footer right navigation
  • Skip to footer bottom navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
  • Contact
Display Search Bar
Follow me on Facebook! Follow me on Twitter! Follow me on Pinterest! Follow me on Instagram!

Wholesomelicious

Wholesome recipes, delicious food

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Grilling
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Vegetarian
      • Soups
    • Sides
      • Vegetables
      • Miscellaneous
    • Apps/Snacks
    • Salads
    • Soups
    • Desserts
    • All Recipes
  • Special Diets
    • Gluten Free
    • Paleo
    • Vegan
    • Whole30
  • Weekly Meal Plan

Sep 16

Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles (Paleo, Whole30)

Gluten Free
Paleo
Whole30
Less than 30 minutes
Gluten Free
Paleo
Whole30
Less than 30 minutes

15 minutes is all you need for this super easy and flavorful Shrimp Scampi! You’ll love this low-carb variation that is lightened up, but still delicious! Paleo and Whole30.

Confession time: I actually cooked shrimp…… for the first time in my life.  And here’s the thing, it was a smashing success!! If you are a regular reader, you may have heard me say I don’t eat seafood. At all. EVER. I wish I could give you a great reason why, but the truth lies purely in texture for me.

So when a friend of mine was discussing how much she misses one of her favorite dishes while doing Whole30, shrimp scampi, I knew I had to make it.

And guess what? It tastes amazing. I know because I tried the sauce while cooking until it was just right. I also allowed my shrimp loving girlfriend come over for lunch to be my official taste tester. She gave it 2 big thumbs up. And finally, I let my little guy eat some with his dinner, and he also gave me the “mom can you make this all the time for me?”

Probably not all the time, but I’ll work with him on this one.

Typically, shrimp scampi contains white wine. I omitted it and used extra lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken stock to make it Whole30 approved. You can use white wine if not on Whole30, it will still be Paleo compliant. I also sautéed the zucchini noodles for a few minutes before serving, but also love them raw!

Hungry for More? Subscribe to get free weekly meal plans delivered straight to your inbox! And be sure to stay in touch on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates.

Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles (Paleo, Whole30)

Adapted from Bon Appetit
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 -4
Author Amy
5 from 5 votes
Print

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil divided
  • 1 lb raw shrimp peeled deveined
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth*
  • 3 tbsp ghee**
  • 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
  • Salt + pepper to taste
  • 2 large zucchini

Instructions

  1. Begin by mixing together 1 tbsp oil, 1 clove garlic. Brush over the shrimp and let marinate for 30 minutes. (optional, but gives the shrimp more flavor)
  2. Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in a large sauce pan. Add shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side (the shrimp won't be cooked through). Set aside, keeping oil on the pan. Keep pan hot.
  3. Now add remaining garlic and saute for 1 minute, until fragrant. Toss in lemon juice, chicken broth, and zest. Cook for another 3 minutes until sauce is reduced.
  4. Add ghee to the pan. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Add shrimp back to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes per side, coating with the sauce along the way.
  6. To make the zucchini noodles, spiralize your zucchini. Add about 1 tbsp oil, and either bake at 375 for 10 minutes, or saute with oil for 5 minutes. You can also serve raw.
  7. Toss shrimp and sauce with zucchini. Top with fresh parsley to serve.

Recipe Notes

*You can use white wine in place of chicken broth if not following a strict Whole30 diet.
**You can use butter in place of ghee if not following a strict Paleo or Whole30 diet.

Share this Post
Pin3K
Share464
Tweet
4K Shares

Receive Free Weekly Meal Plans

Subscribe
  • Creamy Thai Curry Soup with Shrimp (Whole30, Paleo)
  • Pumpkin Apple Breakfast Bake
  • Asian Broccoli Salad (Vegan, Paleo, Whole30)
  • Slow Cooker or Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana (Paleo, Whole30)
< Previous Post
Next Post >

Reader Interactions

View Comments
Join the Conversation
  1. JP says

    January 2, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    I want to try this, but curious how the flavor is since there are no herbs in the recipe?

    Reply
    • Amy says

      January 2, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      There is parsley! But feel free to add in some thyme, or other another herb you love. Plenty of good flavor 🙂

      Reply
  2. Camille says

    February 17, 2018 at 5:45 pm


    Hi Amy,

    I just tried this recipe, and it was fantastic! I’ve been loving all of your paleo recipes recently. Usually I find that recipe blogs are hit and miss, but every single one of your recipes that I’ve tried has been five stars (I’ve tried at least 10 at this point!) Just wanted to drop a quick note to say that I think you are a very talented cook! 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy says

      February 17, 2018 at 6:05 pm

      Thank you so much, Camille! That is so sweet, you just made my day 😃

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    February 23, 2018 at 7:35 pm


    Great taste!

    Reply
  4. Tina Gee says

    April 14, 2018 at 6:20 pm

    Boy, you hit the nail on the head with this week’s recipes! I can’t wait to make them all. Thank you!!

    Reply
  5. Sandi says

    July 19, 2018 at 10:32 am

    Can i use frozen zuchini noodles

    Reply
    • Amy says

      July 19, 2018 at 1:48 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  6. Mike says

    August 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm


    Congratulations! DH said that THIS was the shrimp scampi recipe to keep, and told me to quit experimenting with the others..I’d have to agree.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      August 15, 2018 at 2:31 pm

      Love to hear that, glad you enjoyed it Mike!

      Reply
  7. Kris says

    August 18, 2018 at 11:02 am


    Hey Amy! It is Kris from Cinque Terre! Is there anything I can substitute for coconut milk or cream? My crazy family just does not like the taste. I can’t wait for your cookbook!!!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      August 18, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      Hi Kris! No coconut milk or cream in this one! But in any other recipe, you can use half and half or cream instead.

      Reply
  8. Yvonne Crozier says

    August 30, 2018 at 10:50 pm


    This dish was delicious, thank you for the great recipe! My only variation is I tossed in some chopped fresh tomato at the end. This recipe was a VERY light meal for 3 people. My husband and teenage son were both still looking for more when it was all gone, I would at least double this for a family of 4.

    Reply
  9. Janet says

    December 8, 2018 at 11:49 am

    I agree with the reviewer above that recipes tend to be hit or miss on the internet but every one of yours (5 so far) have been 5 stars. You are very talented!! Do you have a cookbook?

    Reply
    • Amy says

      December 8, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      Thank you so much, Janet! And yes, I do have a cookbook! It is available for pre-sale now and delivered next week! Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1624146643/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1544293945&sr=8-1

      Reply

Trackbacks

  1. 50+ Healthy Low Carb Main Dish Recipes You'll Love - Beauty Bites says:
    April 10, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    […] Shrimp Scampi With Zucchini Noodles – easy, but full of flavor paleo recipe that you can make tonight in 15 […]

    Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Primary Sidebar

Recipe Key

Gluten Free
Paleo
Vegan
Whole30
Instant Pot
Kid-Friendly
Less than 30 minutes
Slow Cooker

Welcome!

I’m Amy, foodie, nutritionist, recipe developer, wife, and busy mom of 2. I am on a mission to create everyday nutritious recipes that taste absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I love comfort food with a healthy twist. Follow me as I share the simple meals I make for my family. I’ll make meal planning easy by telling you exactly what we eat every week! Read More

Free Weekly Meal Plans

delivered right to your inbox!

Follow on Pinterest

  • By Course
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Salads
  • Desserts
  • By Diet
  • Whole30
  • Paleo
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan

On the Menu this Week:

Get the Full Line-up >>
Follow me on Facebook! Follow me on Twitter! Follow me on Pinterest! Follow me on Instagram!
  • Work With Me
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
© 2019 Wholesomelicious. Site by Melissa Rose Design and Once Coupled.