Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Ribbons
Garlicky shrimp, golden mushrooms and tender zucchini ribbons make a quick, bright take on classic scampi without the pasta.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 13 more diets
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Ingredients
- 170 g peeled raw shrimp, tails removed
- 1 zucchini, spiralised or cut into ribbons
- 100 g cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp lemon juice, optional; omit if citrus triggers symptoms
- ¼ tsp salt
Method
- Warm olive oil; sauté mushrooms until golden and tender.5 min timer
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, without letting it brown.1 min timer
- Add shrimp and cook, turning, until opaque and firm.4 min timer
- Stir in zucchini ribbons and cook until just tender.2 min timer
- Fold through parsley, lemon zest, juice and salt; serve immediately.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Shrimp, fresh vegetables and olive oil, with no grains or sauces.
- Wheat allergy: No wheat, grains, flour or wheat-based sauce.
- Soy allergy: Olive oil and fresh ingredients replace soy-based sauces.
- Milk allergy: Olive oil gives the scampi its richness without dairy.
- Gluten-free: No grains, pasta, bread or sauces that can hide gluten.
- Paleo: Shrimp and vegetables are cooked in olive oil, with no grains or legumes.
- Keto: Shrimp, zucchini and mushrooms keep the dish low in carbohydrates.
- Low-GI: Shrimp and non-starchy vegetables make up the whole dish.
- Anti-inflammatory: Olive oil, shrimp, garlic, parsley and vegetables; no sugar or refined starch.
- No spicy food: Garlic, parsley and lemon zest bring flavor without chili or hot spices.
- No red meat: Shrimp and vegetables make this without red meat.
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