Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

This version of Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles is flavored with lots of garlic, butter and calamansi juice, the Filipino lime. Use a spiralizer or a mandolin to form the summer squash zucchini into noodles also known as zoodles. If you don't own these gadgets, search the vegetable aisle in your supermarket. Most organic sections now sell pre-sliced vegetables. Cook the zucchini and shrimps the day you purchase it for fresh flavors. This is an Asian in America recipe. Serves 2.

Cook Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Seafood, Vegetables

Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino

Keyword: Shrimp Scampi Zucchini Noodles

Servings: people

Calories: 480kcal

Author: Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

Large Skillet: 12 inches in diameter

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
6 cloves garlic peeled, minced
1 whole white or yellow onion sliced
1 pound fresh large shrimps washed, peeled, heads and tails removed
1/4 cup calamansi juice (or lemon)
1/2 cup vegetable broth
10 ounces zucchini noodles about 1 1/2 cups, from 2 medium-sized zucchinis
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup grated parmesan cheese to sprinkle

Instructions

In a large skillet, over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and butter. When oil and butter are hot enough, saute the garlic and onions.
When garlic is fragrant and onions are translucent after about 1 to 2 minutes, add the fresh shrimps.
Pour the calamansi juice and the broth. Mix well. Cover and let the shrimps cook for 8 to 10 minutes till they turn pink.
Add the zucchini noodles. Incorporate the shrimps and broth well. Continue cooking for two minutes more.
When done, arrange on a pasta platter. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese just before serving or at the table side. Serve warm.

Cook's comments:

Noodle-shaped zucchini can be made using a spiralizer. If you don't have this kitchen gadget, try to find zucchini noodles or zoodles in the organic vegetable section of large supermarkets. If you do find some, cook the zoodles the day they are purchased for best results.

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