We have been following the Paleo-ish way of eating for over a year now and really love it. And the spiralizer tool has added a whole new dimension to our meals. I made this last night, and it felt like summertime in your mouth. This will be a repeat performance for weeks to come!
Shrimp Scampi Zinguine
6 large zucchinis (I mixed squash and zucchini) processed through a veggie spiralizer (I used a blade to make the noodle a bit wider than spaghetti thickness
1-1/2 pounds extra large shrimp, peeled and deveined
zest of one lemon
juice of 1/2 lemon
3 large cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
salt and pepper to taste
Get your squash and/or zucchini cut and set aside. Finish chopping and cutting remaining ingredients. This recipe cooks fast. Heat a large pan (I use my wok) with 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Add zinguine noodles and cook about 4-5 min (al dente like pasta). Salt and pepper to taste. Remove zucchini from heat and set aside. Back in pan, add the rest of the oil and butter and cook garlic for about a minute. Add shrimp and cook approximately 5 minutes, turning as you cook. When shrimp is pink and done, stir zinguine back in and add lemon zest, lemon juice and parsley. Cook while stirring for another minute or two until desired tenderness of squash. If you overcook it will fall apart. Serve immediately!!!
Don't judge me for using butter. Remember, I said Paleo-ish. It's all about balance, although I know some people can not have glutens. On that note, this blog is dedicated to Meg and Rachel, two beautiful, wonderful girls that I adore who KNOW how to do gluten free right!
Bites of History
The Paleo way of eating dates back to hunter-gatherers in the Paleolithic era. I want you to know, you really have to hunt in Middle Georgia for fresh shrimp. Or buy frozen.
