Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp unsalted Butter
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Lb Large Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 Cup Chicken Broth
• Zest of 1/2 Lemon
• 1/4 Cup squeezed Lemon Juice
• 4 Medium Zucchini, spiralized into noodles
• 1/4 Cup chopped fresh Parsley Leaves
• 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

• Heat Butter and Olive Oil in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the Garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the Shrimp and season with Salt, Red Pepper Flakes, and Black Pepper. Saute for 3 minutes, until shrimp beginning to cook but are still translucent. 
• Add the Chicken Broth, Lemon Zest, and Lemon Juice. Bring to boil and cook for 1 minute, just until shrimp is cooked through.
• Stir in the Zucchini Noodles and Parsley. Toss the noodles with the shrimp so they are coated with the garlic-lemon sauce and heat until warmed through. (Do not overcook Zucchini noodles! They will become mushy and watery.)
• Sprinkle with Parmesan and Serve warm. 

Nutrition: serves 4; 230 calories, 5gm net carb, 28gm protein.

https://www.wellplated.com/healthy-shrimp-scampi/

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