Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi

I was starting to get bored with my dinner meals, so I started searching for recipes that were tasty, satisfying, and low-calorie. I searched, experimented, and FINALLY found this recipe that I enjoy SO much from www.wellplated.com ! It’s easy to make; it has the perfect amount of flavor; and it leaves me satisfied and energized after eating! Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
• 4 Garlic Cloves (minced. About 1 1/2 Tablespoons)
• 1 Pound of Medium Shrimp (peeled! I bought mine frozen)
• 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/4 Cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (OR white wine OR vegetable broth)
• Zest of 1/2 a Lemon (around 1/2 Tablespoon)
• 1/4 Cup of Lemon Juice (best if squeezed)
• 1 1/2 Pounds of Zucchini Noodles (OR bag of zucchini noodles [I use Green Giant])
• 1/4 Cup Chopped Parsley Leaves
• Parmesan Cheese (to sprinkle on meal–Optional!)

Instructions

1. On a large skillet pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic. Mix well and let soften on skillet.
2. Add the shrimp, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Mix occasionally and wait until shrimp is half-cooked if raw OR half thawed if frozen.
3. Add the chicken broth, parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir and let rest until the mixture starts to boil.
4. Add the zucchini noodles by twisting them into the mixture (I try to make sure all the noodles get blended in with the sauce!) *BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERCOOK THE ZUCCHINI NOODLES OR ELSE THEY’LL BECOME MUSHY!*
5. Serve on a bowl and sprinkle on some Parmesan! Enjoy!

This recipe makes about 2-3 servings and takes around 30 minutes to make. Click here to watch a video of how to cook it.

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