Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti and Zucchini

Name: Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti and Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped including green top; 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 5 cloves garlic, pressed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon lemon, zest of, grated; 1 drop Tabasco sauce; 8 ounces zucchini, shredded (approx. 2 cups); 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked; lemon wedge, to garnish (to garnish); 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, cleaned

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Recipe by TishT

You can mix the zucchini and shrimp together if you want before serving. I like the difference in the textures when you look at it but it is not necessary. Enjoy

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

tablespoon green onion, finely chopped including green top
¹⁄₂

tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
5

cloves garlic, pressed
1

tablespoon lemon juice
¹⁄₄

teaspoon salt
2

tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
¹⁄₄

teaspoon lemon, zest of, grated
1

drop Tabasco sauce
8

ounces zucchini, shredded (approx. 2 cups)
8

ounces spaghetti, cooked
lemon wedge, to garnish (to garnish)
1 ¹⁄₂

lbs shrimp, cleaned

DIRECTIONS

Clean shrimp and pat them dry.
Set aside.
Melt the margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
Stir in the green onion, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt, and cook until bubbly.
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring constantly, until the shrimp turn pink, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the parsley, lemon zest and tabasco.
Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
Add the zucchini and stir fry over heat until tender, about 2 minutes.
Serve about 1/2 cup of zucchini, 1/2 cup of shrimp over the spaghetti.
Garnish with lemon wedges if desired.
Serve.

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