Monday, November 10, 2014

Zucchini noodles and lemon shrimp


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:


  1. In a pot, bring about 2 cups to a boil - this water is for the zucchini
  2. In a saucepan, heat EVOO over med-high heat.
  3. Add onion, pepper, and garlic to saucepan.  Cook until onion is translucent.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, shrimp, italian seasoning, lemon pepper seasoning, basil, & parsley into saucepan.  Lower heat to medium.  Stir occasionally to avoiding burning the shrimp.
  5. When shrimp is pink, add in the wine and lemon juice.
  6. As the wine is about to come to a rolling boil, add in the cornstarch/water mixture.
  7. Turn heat down to low and continue to cook until sauce thickens from the cornstarch.  (about 10 minutes or so).
  8. While the shrimp finishes, turn your squash into noodles!   (or cook regular noodles or GF noodles, or rice).
  9. 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.
  10. Place a serving spoonful size of "noodles" on a plate, top with shrimp and sauce.  Bon appetit!


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