Green & Yellow Squash 'linguini' W/ Shrimp Scampi
- 4 green zucchini
- 3 -4 yellow squash
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 garlic cloves, divided
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 12 a lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons romano cheese, grated
- red pepper flakes, to taste
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 1 tablespoon basil
- salt & pepper, to taste
- Rinse and pat dry all zucchini and squash.
- Remove the ends.
- Over a large bowl, with a vegetable peeler, peel all zucchini and squash lengthwise into linguini/pappardelle-like strips.
- Continue to peel until you see seeds.
- Discard seeded cores of zucchini and squash.
- Finely mince the garlic cloves.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Once oil is heated, add the "linguini".
- Saute for about 1 minute.
- Add half the minced garlic, generous amounts of salt and pepper, and saute for 1 more minute, gently stirring/folding with tongs.
- Remove "linguini" from heat and reserve.
- To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat.
- Add the remaining garlic and stir; do not burn garlic.
- When garlic is lightly toasted, add the shrimp, cooking for only 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the white wine and let simmer for a few seconds.
- Before shrimp are completely pink, add the red pepper flakes, parsley, basil and lemon juice.
- Add the "linguini", more salt and pepper and the grated cheese.
- Toss to combine, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a large dish and serve sprinkled with additional grated cheese and lemon wedges.
green zucchini, shrimp, olive oil, garlic, white wine, romano cheese, red pepper, parsley, basil, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-yellow-squash-linguini-w-shrimp-scampi-471158 (may not work)