It's definitely been a little while since I've had time to post. The semester is coming to a close and as such, starting to get all my "ducks in a row" for final exams, papers, and presentations. I was shopping with one of my girlfriends a few weeks ago, when at the end of the aisle there was the "as seen on tv" merchandise. Gimmick. I fell for it. Ended up with a "Veggetti". Not going to lie, I was doubtful about this purchase, but gave it a "whirl" last night. Haha, get it.. a whirl... I made a funny... (the vegetable is twisted into the blades). Anywho, overall conclusion on this purpose - SUPER simple to use, quick, and definitely handy for veggie noodles, veggie salads, stir fry, or anything else strip-like vegetables would add a little aesthetic appeal to the dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 Tbsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4-6 servings of shrimp - tail off and shell off
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried basil (or a few leaves of fresh basil, rough chopped)
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup pinot grigio wine (or another white wine)
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch & 2-3 Tbsp water, mixed to form paste
- 2-3 zucchini squash, whole
- 1 tsp chicken bullion
Directions:
- In a pot, bring about 2 cups to a boil - this water is for the zucchini
- In a saucepan, heat EVOO over med-high heat.
- Add onion, pepper, and garlic to saucepan. Cook until onion is translucent.
- Add cherry tomatoes, shrimp, italian seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, basil, & parsley into saucepan. Lower heat to medium. Stir occasionally to avoiding burning the shrimp.
- When shrimp is pink, add in the wine and lemon juice.
- As the wine is about to come to a rolling boil, add in the cornstarch/water mixture.
- Turn heat down to low and continue to cook until sauce thickens from the cornstarch. (about 10 minutes or so).
- While the shrimp finishes, turn your squash into noodles! (or cook regular noodles or GF noodles, or rice).
- Place the squash noodles into the pot of boiling water with the chicken bullion and let boil for about about 3 minutes. Then drain the water from the noodles.
- Place a serving spoonful size of "noodles" on a plate, top with shrimp and sauce. Bon appetit!
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