shrimp scampi with zucchini noodles

SHRIMP SCAMPI WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES

Ingredients:

• 4 T of olive oil
• 1½ lbs. of shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 2/3 cup of fresh basil, chopped
• ½ cup of onions, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
• 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 2 T of goat butter or olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 3 zucchini, made into noodles

Directions:

• To make zucchini noodles, use a mandoline slicer or zucchini noodler. Set noodles aside.
• Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the shrimp.
• Immediately season shrimp with ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, salt & pepper. Add 1/3 cup of chopped fresh basil.
• Saute each side for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn opaque in color.
• Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
• Into the same skillet the shrimp were in add onions, saute from 3-4 minutes until translucent.
• Next add garlic and saute with onions for 30 seconds.
• Add in the cherry tomatoes, cover skillet and saute for 5 minutes or until tomatoes start to get somewhat soft and wrinkled looking on the outside.
• Add shrimp back to the pan with 2 T goat butter or olive oil, ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/3 cup of basil. Stir until butter melts.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the pan and then zucchini noodles.
• Saute for approx. 5 minutes, and remove.
• Add noodles to the shrimp mixture, toss to coat and serve!

*Recipe adapted from Joyful Healthy Eats