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Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi
This recipe is appropriate for individuals with high triglycerides as it contains healthy ingredients like zucchini, shrimp, and olive oil. However, it would be better to reduce the amount of butter and Parmesan cheese to further improve its suitability.
Adapted from Allrecipes, by MCabrera75

Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds zucchini
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Method
- Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in olive oil. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add minced garlic; cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine and lemon juice; cook until sauce is reduced by almost half, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to serving plate.5 min timer
- Stir zucchini noodles into skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until noodles are tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Return shrimp to the skillet. Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.6 min timer
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