
Tuscan Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
15min
20min
2
412
Chef's Note
For perfectly cooked zucchini noodles, don't salt them beforehand as this draws out moisture and can make your dish watery. Cook them quickly over medium-high heat just until al dente - they'll continue cooking slightly from residual heat after you remove them from the stove.
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Ingredients
12 oz large shrimp
3 medium zucchini
3 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
2 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 whole lemon
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Pat dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Using a spiralizer, turn the 3 medium zucchini into noodles. If you don't have a spiralizer, use a vegetable peeler to create long ribbons. Set aside.
- 3
Mince 4 cloves of garlic and chop 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes into smaller pieces. Roughly chop 1/4 cup fresh basil.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter. Once butter is melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute, then add 2 cups baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- 7
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is just tender but still has some bite (avoid overcooking or they'll become mushy).
- 8
Return the shrimp to the skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, remaining 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Toss everything together until the butter is melted.
- 9
Squeeze juice from half the lemon over the dish and gently toss.
- 10
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil and lemon wedges from the remaining half lemon before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
412
29g
15g
28g
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