easy zucchini shrimp scampi

This easy zucchini shrimp scampi is perfect in the summertime because it’s such a light pasta – it doesn’t feel too heavy for the season. Using zoodles (zucchini noodles) instead of pasta noodles elevates that lighter factor, without compromising flavor!

Why zucchini noodles?

I am a pasta girl. I admit it, I wish I wasn’t but it’s the way it is. I’m so thankful that there are many options for traditional pasta these days. My two favorite options are zucchini noodles and brown rice noodles. I honestly prefer them to white pasta now. My husband doesn’t believe me when I say that but it’s true, I’m a convert! Traditional white noodles feel very heavy to me now.

How do you make zucchini noodles?

You can buy a spiralizer which is what I used below. If you don’t have that, you could use a mandolin. If you don’t have either of those, I’m sure you could cut the zucchini in a small dice. Many grocery stores already have them spiraled so you could simply purchase them as noodles. You don’t need to cook them long – in fact, they’ll get mushy if you do.

How to make zucchini shrimp scampi

For the shrimp, this recipes calls for raw shrimp however you can use cooked. If you do, make sure you add the shrimp at the last minute (when you add the zucchini) so you don’t overcook.

I added white wine (or champagne) vinegar as a substitute for the white wine but use a little less than the actual wine. It can be removed all together. If you do that, I would add extra lemon juice to increase the acidity and balance out the dish more.

Since this dinner is so light, feel free to finish your meal with my delightful lemon bars or no-guilt peanut butter cups.