Let’s talk about the ultimate comfort food – shrimp scampi. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a cozy night in or need to impress your dinner guests. And why not take it up a notch with a twist? Introducing zucchini shrimp scampi – a dish that is not only delicious but also healthy.
Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Start off by prepping your ingredients.
- 1 lb SeaPak shrimp scampi
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Start by boiling water in a large pot for your spaghetti. While the water is boiling, thinly slice your zucchini and mince your garlic.
Step 2: Once the water is boiling, add your spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3: While your spaghetti is cooking, heat up your olive oil in a large skillet. Add your garlic and zucchini, and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 4: Add your SeaPak shrimp scampi to the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove the shrimp and zucchini from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Step 5: In the same pan, melt your butter over medium heat. Add your white wine, chicken stock, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional). Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Step 6: Add your cooked spaghetti and parsley to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat.
Step 7: Plate your spaghetti and top with your shrimp and zucchini mixture. Garnish with additional parsley and serve promptly.
This dish is perfect, but why not add a twist? Zucchini shrimp scampi is the answer. Not only is it a delicious take on the classic, but it’s also a great way to add vegetables into your meal.
Zucchini Shrimp Scampi Recipe
Start off by prepping your ingredients.
- 1 lb SeaPak shrimp scampi
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Start by boiling water in a large pot for your spaghetti. While the water is boiling, thinly slice your zucchini and mince your garlic.
Step 2: Once the water is boiling, add your spaghetti and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3: While your spaghetti is cooking, heat up your olive oil in a large skillet. Add your garlic and zucchini, and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 4: Add your SeaPak shrimp scampi to the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove the shrimp and zucchini from the pan and set aside on a plate.
Step 5: In the same pan, melt your butter over medium heat. Add your white wine, chicken stock, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (optional). Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
Step 6: Add your cooked spaghetti and parsley to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat.
Step 7: Plate your spaghetti and top with your shrimp and zucchini mixture. Garnish with additional parsley and serve promptly.
The zucchini shrimp scampi recipe is just as simple but with a twist. And it’s a perfect way to impress your friends with a healthy version of a cozy classic.
So, whether you choose the classic shrimp scampi or the zucchini shrimp scampi with a twist, you can’t go wrong with either choice. They’re both easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
So why not try both? Bon Appetit!