Quick Shrimp Scampi with Squash Noodles
Adapted from Barefoot Contessa.
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Units
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (or 3 tablespoons ghee for Paleo and dairy free)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, diveined and butterflied
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 6 yellow squash or zucchini sliced into noodles
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat until butter begins to foam. Add the shrimp to the pan and sauté until pink on both sides and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, chili flakes, and zest. Continue stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add squash noodles, lemon juice, parsley and sea salt. Using a pair of tongs, toss the mixture until hot. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 4