Recipe of the Week 8/17: Tequila Lime Shrimp Zoodles
Yields 4
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tequila
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
2 medium zucchini, spiralized (about 6 cups)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Additional grated lime zest
Instructions:
1.In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tequila, lime zest and lime juice. Cook over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes.
2. Add olive oil and remaining butter; stir in shrimp and zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink and zucchini is crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and additional lime zest.
Nutritional Information: 1-1/4 cups: 246 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
Adapted from: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tequila-lime-shrimp-zoodles/
www.pinterest.com/novaphysicianwellness Found by: Melissa Zobler BS, CPT, CPSN