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Shrimp Piccata over Zoodles

Zucchini noodles (zoodles) tossed with shrimp sautéed in garlic and topped with a white wine sauce. Served with capers and a squeeze of lemon ... dinner is on the table in less than 45 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: noodles, shrimp
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini about 1 ¼ pounds ends trimmed
  • ¼ teaspoon salt plus a dash, divided
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2-3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped
  • 1 large shallot minced
  • ½ pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined, tails left on if desired
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot or cornstarch
  • ½ cup white wine
  • the juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons capers rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • dash sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Using a vegetable peeler or spiral slicer, cut the zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strands or strips. Place the zucchini noodles (zoodles) in a colander and toss with 1 teaspoon salt. Allow the moisture to drain from the zoodles for about 20-30 minutes. Place the drained zoodles on a plate lined with clean paper towels and gently press with more towels on top to extract the remaining moisture. Set aside.
  • In a 2 cup capacity measuring cup, combine the vegetable broth, wine and arrowroot or cornstarch. Whisk until blended and set aside.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Sauté the shallots and garlic for about 1 minute then add the shrimp, oregano and a dash of salt.
  • Cook for 1 minute turning the shrimp once then stir in the wine mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens and the shrimp is cooked through.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the lemon juice and capers. Pour the shrimp into a serving bowl and set aside.
  • Wipe out the skillet and add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the zucchini noodles and gently toss until they are hot, about 3 minutes.
  • Toss the hot zoodles with the shrimp mixture. Serve garnished with freshly ground black pepper, salt to taste and chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

Recipe adapted from May/June 2015 Eating Well Magazine
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 1412mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1093IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 2mg