Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Gluten-Free Spaghetti
Golden shrimp, tender spaghetti and zucchini ribbons carry plenty of garlic, finished with lemon and parsley for a classic scampi taste.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Dairy-free and 6 more diets
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Ingredients
- 340 g gluten-free spaghetti
- 680 g large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 zucchini, cut into thin ribbons
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, divided
- ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
Method
- Salt the shrimp and let the seasoning settle briefly.5 min timer
- Boil spaghetti until just tender; reserve a mug of water.10 min timer
- Sear shrimp in hot olive oil until golden; transfer to a plate.4 min timer
- Soften garlic and zucchini in the same skillet until fragrant.4 min timer
- Toss in pasta, shrimp, lemon juice, zest and parsley; coat lightly.2 min timer
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free spaghetti and simple garlic, shrimp and lemon keep the bowl free of hidden gluten.
- Wheat allergy: Gluten-free spaghetti carries the scampi without wheat, barley, rye or malt.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free spaghetti, fresh shrimp and plain seasonings make up the dish.
- Picky eater: Familiar spaghetti and shrimp stay simply seasoned, with parsley and lemon served on the side.
- No spicy food: Garlic, parsley and lemon season the shrimp and pasta without spicy heat.
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