Servings: 6
ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH SHRIMP
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp And Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce – delicious zoodles in creamy and flavorful sauce with mini shrimp.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of small shrimp
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes — , chopped (I use sun-dried tomatoes in oil)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves — , pressed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 2/3 cup heavy cream — (half and half could be used)
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 medium zucchini — , made into zoodles
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp capers parsley or fresh basil for garnishing
Instructions
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In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add shrimp and cook until pink, for 1-2 more minutes.
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Add salt, pepper, basil, red pepper flakes. Stirr to combine.
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Add water and heavy cream.
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Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add parmesan cheese, cook for one more minute. If the sauce appears too thin, you can thicken it with 2 tsp flour mixed with 1 tbsp warm water. I rarely need to thicken this sauce.
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Add zucchini noodles, stir to coat in the sauce.
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Add more salt and pepper if needed.
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Sprinkle some more Parmesan on top and add capers. Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American