Skinny Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles and Parmesan Cheese

Skinny Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles and Parmesan Cheese

A skinny version  of your favorite classic shrimp scampi recipe served over zucchini noodles rather than using traditional pasta. With the simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce you won't miss the pasta and you'll save on the carbs. Zucchini noodles can be purchased in the produce store of larger grocery stores or made with a spiralizer machine. 

Recipe adapted from givemesomeoven.com and recipe serves 2.

Cooking Tips: To avoid soggy zucchini noodles line a baking sheet with paper towels. Spread out noodles on baking sheet and salt generously. Place another baking sheet on top for 15 minutes. This will help take out the moisture from the noodles. No need to cook zucchini noodles just stir into warm sauce and serve immediately. 

Skinny Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients:

• 1 dozen large cooked deveined shrimp with tails on
• 4 cups prepared zucchini noodles
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Grinds of black pepper
•  1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• Fresh chopped parsley

  Directions: 

• Heat butter in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. 
• Add shallots and garlic and sauté 2 minutes. stirring constantly. Add red pepper flakes, broth, lemon juice, zest and wine. Let mixture continue cooking for a minute to boil down. Add in shrimp and cook just until warmed.
• Remove pan from heat and toss the noodles with shrimp and sauce so they are coated. Divide among two plates. Add grinds of black pepper and salt to taste.  Grate Parmesan cheese over the top and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley. 

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