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Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles

From the video “Valerie Bertinelli's Shrimp Scampi Zoodles | Valerie's Home Cooking | Food Network” by Food Network. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Network. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~50 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$8.44*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$8.56* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
14

Ingredients

  • Pescatarian

May contain dairy, shellfish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$16.88*for the batch in the video
~$8.44*per serving

You save about ~$8.56* per serving (50% less*) than ordering it out — ~$17.12* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario noodle bowl, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 6 predicted from typical costs · not priced: shallot

* Estimate, not a quote: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario noodle bowl at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 74% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving282 kcal · 14% of 2,000
Fat17 g22%
Saturated fat6.6 g33%
Sodium123 mg5%
Carbohydrate9.9 g4%
Fiber2.5 g9%
Total sugars3.9 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein26 g52%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+13 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−4 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 12 of 13 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for zucchini, shrimp, olive oil, chili pepper flakes, lemon juice, chives and 1 more, because the video doesn’t say how much. Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, white wine. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • spiralizer
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • microplane grater
  • skillet
  • tongs
  • wooden spoon
  • lemon squeezer

What the video didn’t say

  • exact quantities of ingredients not explicitly stated
  • heat levels and burner settings
  • cooking times for specific steps
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles

What makes Food Network's Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles recipe and technique special?

Food Network's take on Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Zoodles release water; toss briefly to avoid soggy sauce. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Network's Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles?

This recipe utilizes approximately 14 ingredients across 18 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles?

The official cooking video by Food Network is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.