Shrimp Scampi Over Zucchini Noodles
Looking for a new healthy recipe? Try this Shrimp Scampi over zucchini noodles. Ditch the heavy pasta and enjoy this light and refreshing meal packed full of nutrition. These noodles are delicious and require no fancy tools. Most grocery stores, including Giant Eagle and Heinens, now sell zucchini noodles already cut and pre-packaged in the produce section. If you don’t like shrimp you can easily substitute with grilled chicken. This is a healthy meal the whole family will love. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 pound jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup white wine
2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 medium zucchini, cut into noodles (See Kelly’s Notes)
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Directions:
Place a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil and heat it for 1 minute. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook them for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add the shrimp to the pan and cook them, stirring as needed, until they are cooked throughout and pink on all sides, about 3 minutes. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and then using a slotted spoon, transfer them to a bowl, leaving any liquid in the pan.
Increase the heat to medium. Add the white wine and lemon juice to the pan. Using a wooden spoon, scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan, cooking the wine and lemon juice for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, garish with parsley and serve immediately.