Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi
We love shrimp scampi, but have decided to cut back where we can on heavy carbs. This is the perfect solution! I will be swapping out pasta for veggie noodles quite frequently now!
Ingredients
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1 ½ pounds zucchini
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¼ cup unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 shallot, minced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup white wine
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½ lemon, juiced
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (Optional)
Description
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Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
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Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in olive oil. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine and lemon juice; cook until sauce is reduced by almost half, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to serving plate.
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Stir zucchini noodles into skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until noodles are tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Return shrimp to the skillet. Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.