Gluten-Free Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini and Rice Pasta
Garlicky shrimp, bright lemon and parsley cling to tender rice pasta, with ribbons of zucchini in every forkful.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, High blood pressure and 2 more diets
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Ingredients
- 680 g peeled raw shrimp, deveined
- 340 g certified gluten-free rice spaghetti
- 2 zucchini, spiralized or cut into thin ribbons
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Method
- Boil the pasta until tender, then drain and reserve some water.10 min timer
- Warm olive oil and butter; cook garlic until fragrant, not browned.
- Add shrimp and cook, turning, until opaque and springy.5 min timer
- Stir in zucchini ribbons until just tender, still bright green.2 min timer
- Toss pasta with lemon zest, juice, parsley and a splash of pasta water.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Certified gluten-free rice pasta, shrimp and fresh produce keep wheat, barley and rye out.
- Wheat allergy: Certified gluten-free rice pasta and simple fresh ingredients keep wheat and hidden wheat sauces out.
- Gluten-free: Certified gluten-free rice pasta replaces wheat pasta; garlic, lemon and parsley season the dish.
- No spicy food: Garlic, lemon and parsley bring flavour without spicy heat.
- Tree nut allergy: Olive oil, butter and rice pasta make this nut-free.
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