Shrimp Scampi with Yellow-Squash Noodles

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yellow squash shrimp scampi
Photo: Armando Rafael
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Yellow squash is transformed into sunny strands of "pasta" for this one-pan weeknight dinner. The shrimp is sautéed with butter, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • Pinch of red-pepper flakes

  • 2 medium yellow squashes (1 pound), trimmed and cut into thin noodles (5 cups)

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt; add to skillet in a single layer. Cook, flipping once, until opaque, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.

  2. Reduce heat to medium; add butter, garlic, and red-pepper flakes to skillet. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.

  3. Add squash noodles; cook, stirring, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon juice, parsley, and shrimp. Season with salt. Toss to combine; serve.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, September 2017

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