Lemon Shrimp Scampi
- 2 zucchini large, approx. 8" x 2"
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp 26-30 count peeled, deveined, tail removed
- 1/2 cup shallot finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus more for squeezing
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves torn
- lemon wedges Basil leaves
- Trim the ends off zucchini and cut to fit spiralizer attachment.Use kitchen shears or a knife to cut zucchini noodles into desired lengths. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Heat a large skillet (12 inch or larger) over medium-high heat.Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan,then add shrimp, shallots, garlic, salt and pepper.Stir, cooking shrimp for about 1 minute or until just pink and opaque on the outside (not cooked all the way through.)Use tongs to remove shrimp to a plate, cover to keep warm. Continue stirring and cooking the shallots and garlic for 1 minute.Add wine to pan and bring to simmer, reducing by half, 1-2 minutes.Add lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and cream to pan, bring to simmer and cook until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.
- Heat another large skillet (12-inch or larger) over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add zucchini noodles and sprinkle with salt and pepper.Cook the zucchini noodles while tossing with tongs for 2--3 minutes or until slightly softened and just starting to release some juices.
- Add shrimp back to the cream sauce and cook for 2--3 minutes or until cooked through. Stir in parsley and squeeze in about 1 teaspoon lemon juice.
- Divide the zucchini noodles evenly among 4 bowls and top with shrimp and sauce.Sprinkle each with torn basil. Garnish, if desired, with lemon wedges and basil leaves.Serve immediately.
zucchini, olive oil, kosher salt, pepper, olive oil, shrimp, shallot, fresh garlic, kosher salt, pepper, white wine, lemon zest, lemon juice, heavy cream, flat leaf parsley, basil, lemon wedges basil
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Lemon-Shrimp-Scampi-2139559 (may not work)