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Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi

Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi: a dinner that fits Diabetes.

Adapted from Inspiralized

25 mintotal
4servings
7ingredients
Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 ¾ pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 4 medium zucchinis (Blade D, noodles trimmed)

Method

  1. Juice half the lemon and quarter the other half.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook the garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant and then add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until just pink, 2 minutes per sode.1 min timer
  3. Stir in half of the parsley and half of the lemon juice, stir well, and pour the shrimp into a bowl to set aside. Immediately add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining lemon juice and parsley and toss.5 min timer
  4. Divide the noodles onto plates using tongs and top with cooked shrimp and season with additional cracked pepper.
  5. Serve warm with lemon wedges.

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