Name: Lemony Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Ribbons & Parmesan
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 12 oz Raw Peeled Shrimp; 3 Zucchini; 4 cloves Garlic; 1 oz Unsalted Butter; 1 ½ tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Lemon; ¼ cup Cold Water; ¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper; ¼ bunch Parsley (flat leaf); ¾ oz Parmesan Cheese; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper

1

Trim the zucchini ends and run a vegetable peeler down each one into long ribbons, turning as you go and stopping at the seedy core.

2

Spread the ribbons over a double layer of paper towels and press firmly to blot away surface moisture so they toss up glossy, not watery.

3

Thinly slice the garlic, finely chop the parsley, and cut the lemon in half.

4

Set a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat to preheat for 2 minutes.

5

While the skillet preheats, pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season all over with salt and black pepper.

6

Swirl olive oil into the hot skillet until it shimmers, then lay the shrimp in a single layer.

7

Sear 60 to 90 seconds per side until pink, opaque, and loosely curled into a C, then transfer to a plate.

8

Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining oil, half the butter, the sliced garlic, and crushed red pepper.

9

Cook 45 to 60 seconds, stirring, until the garlic smells sweet and turns pale gold at the edges.

10

Squeeze in one lemon half and pour in the water, scraping up browned bits, and simmer 1 minute until slightly reduced and glossy.

11

Add the zucchini ribbons and remaining salt, tossing with tongs 1 to 2 minutes until just bright green and barely tender; any longer and they turn watery.

12

Pull the skillet off the heat, return the shrimp and their juices, add the remaining butter and chopped parsley, and squeeze in the other lemon half, tossing until the butter melts into a glossy sauce.

13

Twirl the ribbons and shrimp into warm bowls, spoon the pan sauce over, and finely grate the parmesan over each bowl with a microplane.

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