Shrimp Florentine with Zoodles

Shrimp florentine with zoodles is the perfect choice for anyone who is looking for a delicious low-carb meal. The dish is not only low in calaroies but its tastes absolutely scrumptious too. Here’s its simple and quick recipe you can try at home. Have a look.

Health Benefits

Shrimp contains a cancer fighting mineral – selenium. It can be a great addition to any healthy diet as it is very low in calories but high in protein.

As compared to other types of noodles, zoodles are very low in carbs and fats, but like shrimps they are highly rich in proteins. They are packed with healthy nutrients like vitamin A which improves skin, vitamin C which is necessary for the growth and development of the cell tissues, and vitamin B6 which helps boost energy.

Ingredients

unsalted butter: 3 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil: 1 tbsp

finely cut zucchini: 2

large finely minced yellow onion: 1/2

finely chopped garlic: 2 tbsp

Kosher salt: 2 tsp

finely peeled large shrimp: 1 pound

baby spinach: 1 bag

fresh lemon juice: 1 tbsp

red pepper flakes: 1 tsp

Freshly ground black pepper: 1/2 tsp

How To Make Shrimp Florentine with Zoodles

1. Heat 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix them together properly.
2. Now use a Spiralizer to turn zucchini into finely thin noodles.
3. Add zoodles in the heated pan. Add in the onions, 1 tablespoon of chopped garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Let them cook until zoodles are tender and onions are golden brown. This will take 5 to 6 minutes.
4. Now transfer the zoodle mixture into a medium sized bowl.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
6. Cook and stir in the shrimps and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic in the pan until the shrimps turn pink, for 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Add in the spinach, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook until spinach wilt, for about 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Add in the zoodle mixture to the skillet with the shrimp and spinach. Stir properly until well combined, for about 2 to 3 minutes.
9. Transfer Shrimp Florentine with zoodles onto the serving platter. Enjoy!

Trivia

• In many parts of the world, shrimp is eaten with the heads on.
• May 9^th is celebrated as the National Shrimp Day.
• The raw and uncooked shrimp is referred to as “green”.

Shrimp that has been cooked in butter and garlic is known as “scampi”.