Go Back
+ servings
Print Recipe Add to Collection
5 from 1 vote

Creamy Lemon Herb Shrimp on Zucchini Noodles

This incredibly easy main dish is so incredibly flavorful you won't even miss the pasta!!!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: main dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 289kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 small zucchini scrubbed
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp rinsed and dried well
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh Italian parsley minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh dill minced
  • 2 Tablespoons preserved lemon minced
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ cup creme fraiche

Instructions

  • Using a spiral slicer, cut the zucchini into long ribbons. Place zucchini ribbons into a mesh strainer. Sprinkle with salt and toss. Place strainer over a bowl to drain.
  • Mince the garlic cloves and place into a mortar and pestle. Sprinkle with salt and mash until a paste is formed. Set aside.
  • Peel and mince the shallots.
  • Mince the herbs and the preserved lemon, if using.
  • Rinse the zucchini ribbons and then dry on paper towels, blotting heavily.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the butter and olive oil. When the butter has stopped foaming, add the shrimp. Saute until the shrimp are nicely pink and still slightly opaque in the center - about 3 - 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside. Add the shallots and garlic. Saute for 1 - 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Add the white wine and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a boil while scraping the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium and add the zucchini, herbs, preserved lemon and white pepper, stirring well. Return the shrimp to the pan and, using tongs, stir and toss the ingredients. Divide the shrimp and zucchini noodles evenly between 4 plates. Top with 1 Tablespoon of creme fraiche and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 300mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 968mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 67.3mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 3.9mg