Shrimp Scampi Zoodles

(Cooking for 1.)

TIPS: Buy fresh Parmesan and not the preshredded kind. They put a lot of starch in the preshredded kind and its not as good. Ive started buying my cheese from a nearby farmer's market and it is DEFINITELY worth it.

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INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium zucchini

• salt and pepper

• 1/2 tbsp butter

• olive oil

• 1 clove minced garlic

• splash of dry white wine

• 1/4 lb of raw shrimp

• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

• chopped fresh parsley

• Parmesan cheese

• lemon wedges for serving

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DIRECTIONS

1. Using a spiralizer turn the zucchini into noodles

2. Place zucchini in a colander and sprinkle a bit of salt and let it sit for about 20-30 minutes (the salt will drain the zucchini of moisture

3. Squeeze the zucchini of any excess liquid and then pat dry with paper towels

4. Heat butter and a splash of olive oil on a skillet over high heat

5. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds

6. Add the wine and bring to a simmer

7. Add shrimp and cook until they are cooked through (about 1 1/2-2 minutes a side)

8. Remove shrimp from heat and add lemon juice, some parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper - stir to combine and then transfer to a bowl and set aside

9. Heat the remaining oil in skillet over medium-high heat - add the zoodles and toss until hot (about 2-3 minutes)

10. Add shrimp mixture the the zucchini and toss to combine

11. Serve with some grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon