Zucchini and Garlic Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

Butter

4 tablespoons

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon

Shrimp

1 pound, peeled and deveined

Zucchini

2 medium, sliced

White wine

1/2 cup

Lemon juice

2 tablespoons

Cooked pasta

8 ounces

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, add the sliced zucchini and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
5. Pour in the lemon juice and white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to release any flavorful bits. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly.
6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss them with the zucchini and sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the zucchini and garlic shrimp scampi over the cooked pasta.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving.