ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH SHRIMP
Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp And Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce – delicious zoodles in creamy and flavorful sauce with mini shrimp.
Servings: 6
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
- 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.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, for 1-2 more minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, basil, red pepper flakes. Stirr to combine.
- Add water and heavy cream.
- Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- 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.
- Add zucchini noodles, stir to coat in the sauce.
- Add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Sprinkle some more Parmesan on top and add capers. Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh basil. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 21.6mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1.3mg