Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp Scampi
Searching for a healthier version of shrimp scampi? Look no further than this version featuring zucchini noodles. Bonus: it's ready in 20 minutes.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 5zucchini
- 1 ½pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 2tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 2tablespoons garlic (minced)
- 3teaspoons lemon zest
- ¼cup dry vermouth
- ⅓cup lemon juice
- 2tablespoons parsley (finely chopped)
- ½teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
Step 1
Create zoodles by running the zucchini through a spiralizer .Step 2
Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper.Step 3
Heat the butter and oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add garlic and shrimp. Cook shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes, until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set aside.Step 4
Add lemon juice and vermouth to the butter, oil, and garlic mixture, scraping up any browned bits (also known as fond ) stuck to the pan. Bring to a simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.Step 5
Add lemon zest, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.Step 6
Add the zucchini and saute for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the “noodles” become slightly tender and are coated in the sauce.Step 7
Stir the shrimp back into the noodles. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.