Thai Shrimp Scampi

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Ingredients

  • ½ (16-oz) pkg zucchini noodles
  • ¾ lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • ½ (13.5-oz) can coconut milk
  • 1 Tbsp green curry paste 
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro 
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh mint (optional)

Instructions

  1. Sauté zucchini, shrimp, and ⅛ tsp salt in 1½ Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add garlic and lemon zest; sauté 30 seconds. Remove from skillet.
  2. Add asparagus and ½ Tbsp oil to same skillet; cook 2 minutes. Add milk, curry paste, and ⅛ tsp salt; reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Return zucchini and shrimp to skillet; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in cilantro and, if desired, mint.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 2
Calories
448
448
Fat (g) 29 29
Sat. Fat (g) 15 15
Protein (g) 34 34
Carb (g) 10 10
Fiber (g) 4 4
Sodium (mg) 836 836

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