Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

Shrimp in a tasty butter, garlic and lime sauce with plenty of fresh cilantro/coriander served on zucchini noodles!

Cilantro Lime Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16-24), shelled and deveined
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth or shrimp broth or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (~1 lime)
• 3 medium zucchini, cut into noodles
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

directions

1. Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat until frothing, add the shrimp, cook for 2 minutes, flip, add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute before setting the shrimp aside.
2. Add the white wine and lime juice to the pan, deglaze it, simmer for 2 minutes, add the zucchini noodles and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes, before seasoning with salt and pepper, adding the shrimp, lime zest and cilantro, tossing everything and removing from the heat.

Note: Cut the zucchini into noodles with a mandoline or a spiralizer.

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