Alpha-Gal-Friendly Italian Shrimp Scampi with Rice Noodles
Garlicky shrimp, silky zucchini ribbons and rice noodles make a bright, quick take on classic scampi without losing its buttery-garlic spirit.
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Ingredients
- 170 g large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 85 g gluten-free rice noodles
- 1 zucchini, cut into thin ribbons
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Soak the rice noodles in hot water until pliable.10 min timer
- Warm olive oil; cook garlic until fragrant, not browned.
- Add shrimp and water; cook until opaque and firm.4 min timer
- Set shrimp aside; sauté zucchini ribbons until just tender.3 min timer
- Toss noodles with garlic oil, lemon zest, and parsley.
- Return shrimp to the pan and toss until warmed.1 min timer
Why it works
- Alpha-gal syndrome: Shrimp and olive oil bring the scampi flavor without mammal meat; no dairy is used.
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