Lemony Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles

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Wine Recommendation

Matua Sauvignon Blanc

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup half-and-half
  • 6 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer. Or cut lengthwise into slices. Stack 3 slices at a time, and cut lengthwise into thin strips to resemble strands of pasta. Toss together zucchini, ½ Tbsp oil, and ⅛ tsp salt in a large bowl.
  2. Cook garlic in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a skillet over medium heat 1 minute or until fragrant.
  3. Stir in half-and-half, cheese, lemon zest, seasoning, ⅛ tsp salt, and red pepper; simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken.
  4. Add shrimp and lemon juice; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp turn pink and sauce is thickened. Serve shrimp over zucchini noodles.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 3
Calories
310
310
Fat (g) 18 18
Sat. Fat (g) 7 7
Protein (g) 27 27
Carb (g) 11 11
Fiber (g) 1 1
Sodium (mg) 612 612
T. Sugs (g) 6 6
A. Sugs (g) 0 0

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