Zucchini noodles with shrimp

Want to eat noodles without having pasta? Yes, zucchini noodles (zoodles) are a perfect, delicious, and super healthy substitute. Combined with shrimp, it’s even better! 🍤

Photo credit: Nancy Bordeleau

Shrimp Zucchini Noodles (4 servings)

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons camelina oil
• 1 lb jumbo or regular shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tbsp cayenne pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 4 medium green or yellow zucchini, cut into noodles using a spiralizer or mandoline
• 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 small basket of cherry tomatoes, halved
• Pink salt and pepper

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Preparation:

1. Pour the camelina oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
2. Add the shrimp, garlic, onion, and cayenne pepper flakes.
3. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through (about 2-3 minutes).
4. Stir in the chicken broth and lemon juice.
5. Season with pink salt and pepper to taste.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Stir in the zucchini noodles and mix well, for about 1-2 minutes.
8. Serve immediately on plates.
9. Garnish with parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.

Photo credit: Nancy Bordeleau

Enjoy! Health is a lifestyle!