Zucchini Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients:
- 4 Zucchini cut into zoodles
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- .5 tsp Ground Black Pepper OMIT for strict AIP
- .5 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes OMIT for strict AIP
- 4 cloves Garlic minced or pressed
- .25 c Chicken Broth can sub vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
Instructions:
- If you don't have a zoodle maker make the zucchini noodles using a coarse cheese grater, slide the zucchini down the grater, shaving off long strips. Rotate the zucchini constantly, grating all sides, until you reach the seeds in the center.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, nonstick skillet.
- Add the shrimp in and season with the salt, black pepper, red pepper, and garlic. Sauté the shrimp, until they evenly begin to show a pink color, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, and let the liquid come to a simmer.
- Add the zucchini noodles and stir until everything is combined and the shrimp are fully cooked.
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley leaves and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1538mg | Potassium: 637mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 3mg
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