Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound (16-24) shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth or shrimp broth
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (~1 lemon)
• 3 medium zucchini, cut into noodles
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat until frothing, add the shrimp, cook for 2 minutes, flip, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute before setting the shrimp aside.

Add the white wine and lemon juice to the pan, deglaze it, simmer for 2 minutes, add the zucchini noodles and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes, before seasoning with salt and pepper, adding the shrimp, lemon zest and parsley, tossing everything and removing from the heat.

Option: Cut the zucchini into noodles with a mandolin or a spiralizer.