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Flavorful pasta with creamy zucchini and grilled shrimp on a rustic wooden board.
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Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Each serving of Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles provides 28g protein and 210 calories — one of the leanest dinner options for fat-loss phases. Preps 4 servings quickly on the stovetop, ideal for athletes cutting while maintaining muscle. The high protein-to-calorie ratio makes it valuable for maximizing daily intake without exceeding targets.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Unsalted Butter(15g)
  • Olive oil(15g)

    Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.

  • Shallot
  • Garlic(23g)
  • Shrimp(454g)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Red pepper flakes(3g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth(60g)
  • Lemon
  • Lemon Juice, Fresh(60g)
  • Zucchini(680g)
  • Parsley, Fresh(60g)
  • Parmesan Cheese(30g)

    Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the shrimp, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes, until the shrimp are beginning to cook but are still somewhat translucent.
  2. 2Add the chicken broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, just until the shrimp are completely opaque and cooked through. Stir in the zucchini noodles and parsley. Toss the noodles with the shrimp so that they are coated with the garlic-lemon sauce and heat just until warmed through. (Do not overcook or the zucchini noodles will become mushy.) Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan. Serve warm.

Nutrition — Per Serving

210

calories

28g

protein

10g

fat

Carbohydrates
11g
Saturated fat
2.0g
Sodium
314 mg
Dietary fiber
2.6g

4 servings per batch · ~350g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles have per serving?

Each serving contains 28g of protein and only 210 calories with 10g fat and 11g carbs. This is one of the lowest-calorie, lowest-carb recipes while maintaining solid protein content per serving.

How long does Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles take to make?

Marked as quick prep with 4 servings per batch, this stovetop recipe comes together fast since shrimp and zucchini noodles require minimal cooking time. You can have all portions ready in under 15 minutes.

Is Healthy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles good for fat loss?

At 210 calories per serving with 28g protein and minimal carbs at 11g, this recipe is highly efficient for fat loss phases. The low calorie density lets you eat a satisfying volume of food while maintaining a significant deficit.

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