Lemon And Garlic Shrimp Scampi Zucchini Noodles Recipes Net

Ingredients

2medium zucchini,about 7oz each

½tbspunsalted butter,or olive oil for Whole30

2tspextra virgin olive oil,divided

4clovesgarlic,minced, divided

12large shrimp,(about 6.5oz), peeled and deveined

kosher salt,to taste

freshly ground black pepper

1tbspparsley leaves,fresh chopped

½tsplemon zest,fresh grated

3tbsplemon juice,freshly squeezed, from 1 lemon

⅛tsphot red pepper flakes

Use a mandolin fitted with a julienne blade or a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into noodles.

Cut the strips into 6 to 8-inch strips.

In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

Add the shrimp, kosher salt, and the pepper and sauté until the shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Set aside.

Add the remaining oil and garlic to the skillet, cook 30 seconds then add the zucchini noodles, kosher salt and pepper.

Cook 2 minutes, stirring.

Remove from the heat, add the shrimp, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.

Toss well to combine and serve immediately.