Shrimp Scampi Zucchini Noodles
Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles is a quick and easy dinner that is healthy, low-carb, gluten-free and delicious!
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 medium to large zucchini spiralized
- 12 - 16 large to jumbo Shrimp peeled, deveined and cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
Optional:
- freshly shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- First, prepare the vegetables by spiralizing the zucchini and halving the cherry tomatoes. While you are preparing vegetables, defrost the shrimp in cold water if you are using frozen shrimp.
- In a large pan, over medium-low heat, add the olive oil and butter until melted. Then saute the garlic in the olive oil and butter for 1 minute.
- Next, add all of the rest of the ingredients to the pan, except for the zucchini. Saute the shrimp and tomatoes for 3 - 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Finally, add the spiralized zucchini to the pan and saute for an additional 2 - 3 minutes.
- Serve while hot and garnish with freshly grated parmesan if you would like.