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Shrimp Scampi
with zucchini noodles / broccoli

Active: 25 min Total: 45 min
In this fast and easy weeknight meal shrimp is briefly marinated and then cooked in a flavorful mixture of garlic, parsley, and olive oil. Butter, fresh tomatoes, and red pepper flakes are added to make a fresh sauce that is great served over zucchini noodles.
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Ingredients

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4
Shrimp Scampi with Fresh Tomatoes:
  • Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 1/2 lb
  • Garlic - 4 cloves , chopped
  • Parsley - 2 Tbsp , chopped
  • Oil, olive - 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Tomatoes, medium - 3 , chopped
  • Butter - 4 Tbsp
  • Stock, any type - 1/4 cup
  • Red pepper flakes (opt) - 1/2 tsp
  • Lemon juice - 1 Tbsp
Zucchini Noodles with Broccoli:
  • Broccoli florets - 10 oz , chopped
  • Zucchini - 1 lb , spiralized, peeled into strips, or cubed
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp

Prep

  1. Shrimp - Defrost shrimp.
  2. Broccoli / Garlic / Parsley - Prep as directed. Store broccoli in one container. Combine garlic and parsley in another container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  3. Make marinade - Combine garlic, parsley, olive oil, and shrimp. Marinate for at least 20 minutes and up to 1 day. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
  4. Zucchini - Turn zucchini into 'noodles' with a spiralizer or peel off strips with a peeler. (Note: If you prefer, you can also just cube your zucchini to make a zucchini saute.) (Can be done 1 day ahead)
  5. Tomatoes - Chop tomatoes.

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Make

  1. Heat a skillet with cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add broccoli with some salt and saute until broccoli is nearly tender, ~5 minutes. (Note: If the broccoli florets are large and seem to be cooking slowly, you can add a splash of water to the pan and cover with a lid so that the broccoli steams.)
  2. Add zucchini to broccoli and saute until tender, ~1 minute for zucchini ‘noodles’ (be sure not to overcook them or they will lose their shape) or 3 to 4 minutes for zucchini cubes. Transfer vegetables to a serving plate and return pan to heat.
  3. Reduce heat under the pan to medium. Add butter. When butter is melted, add stock, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 1 minute.
  4. Add shrimp (including marinade) to tomatoes. Saute until shrimp is cooked through, ~4 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over top and season with some salt and pepper.
  5. Serve shrimp scampi over zucchini noodles and broccoli. Enjoy!

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