Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Name: Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp Scampi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5 zucchini; 1 1/2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined); Salt (to taste); Freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons garlic (minced); 3 teaspoons lemon zest; 1/4 cup dry vermouth; 1/3 cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 2 to 4 servings

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Searching for a healthier version of shrimp scampi? Look no further than this recipe! Not only does it swap out carb-heavy noodles for something greener and just as delicious, it only takes 20 minutes to make. Using noodles spiralized from zucchini make prep time significantly shorter. No longer do you have to wait for water to boil and worry about cooking pasta to the perfect al dente texture. Just toss the zoodles with shrimp, lemon, red pepper, and parsley, then top with Parmesan cheese to make a delicious meal that's just as satisfying.

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5 zucchini
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
3 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 cup dry vermouth
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Parmesan cheese, for serving

Create zoodles by running the zucchini through a spiralizer.
Season the shrimp with the salt and pepper.
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.
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.
Add lemon zest, chopped parsley, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
Add the zucchini and saute for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the “noodles” become slightly tender and are coated in the sauce.
Stir the shrimp back into the noodles. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
392	Calories
17g	Fat
15g	Carbs
43g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2 to 4
Amount per serving
Calories	392
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 375mg	125%
Sodium 1795mg	78%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 43g
Vitamin C 41mg	205%
Calcium 231mg	18%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 1032mg	22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.