Shrimp and zucchini stewed in garlic sauce
Votes: 2
Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Low-calorie zucchini noodles with shrimp in garlic sauce are a great substitute for regular pasta for those watching their diet or looking for a light but equally delicious dinner. You can cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer, or buy pre-made vegetable noodles. Make a flavorful garlic sauce and simmer the shrimp and zucchini in it. You'll love this simple summer dish so much, it'll become a regular.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 700 g peeled medium-sized shrimp
- 6 cups of noodles from two zucchinis (about 0.5 kg)
- 6 tbsp (90 g) butter, diced
- 4 tbsp. l. olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
- Special accessories: vegetable spiralizer for slicing zucchini
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, until fragrant and the garlic is golden.
- Pour in the wine, add the zest, and cook for 4–5 minutes, until the alcohol aroma evaporates and the sauce takes on a pleasant golden hue. Add the shrimp, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of ground black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes, until the shrimp are pink on the outside but still translucent inside.
- Then add the zucchini noodles and stir until completely coated. Simmer for another 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Culinary advice: Zucchini noodles can be consumed fresh. - Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with parsley.
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