Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti and Zucchini

Submitted 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"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

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

directions

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

Reviews

[Marsha D.]

This was delicious! I used Campanelle pasta shells in place of the spaghetti. Worked out nicely. I kinda guess on how much butter (2Tbs) to use since it didn't say in the ingredients and I also added alittle more olive oil. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[Soobeeoz]

Delicate yet flavoursome, and elegant enough for a dinner party! The only change I made was to use slightly more lemon & zest, considerably more Tabasco & a sprinkling of freshly cracked pepper. I added the zucchini to the shrimp towards the end of the cooking time, which worked out well. Thank you for a delicious recipe I will make again.