Zucchini Noodle Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds zucchini
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup white wine

• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste (optional)

Directions

1. Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in olive oil. Add shallot; cook and stir until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic; cook until golden, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in wine and lemon juice; cook until sauce is reduced by almost half, about 3 minutes. Add shrimp, salt, and black pepper.
5. Cook until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp to serving plate.
6. Stir zucchini noodles into skillet. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Cook until noodles are tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Return shrimp to the skillet. Stir in parsley and Parmesan cheese before serving.