Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Zoodles

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Chicken broth adds depth without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

Cut off both ends of the zucchini.

Use a spiralizer to create zoodles from the zucchini, turning it clockwise to avoid technical issues.

Break apart the zoodles to avoid irregularly long noodles.

Heat a large skillet over low heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add shrimp, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté.

Increase heat to medium and cook until shrimp are pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Pour in lemon juice and chicken stock, simmering for a few minutes to combine flavors.

Add the zoodles to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender.

Season with salt, black pepper, and parsley to taste.

Serve immediately, garnished with grated parmesan cheese.

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