National Shrimp Scampi Day

I love shrimp scampi. In honor of today’s celebration, I’m re-posting my version, which I call shrimp campy because I serve it over zucchini “pasta.” 🙂 You’ll need a spiral vegetable slicer for this one.

RECIPE

Hasty Tasty Shrimp “Campy”

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 2 medium zucchini, spiral-cut into noodles
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 10 oz. frozen cooked salad shrimp (no need to thaw)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Rinse and drain the zucchini. The rinse water clinging to it should be sufficient to create the steam to cook the “pasta” without overcooking it.
2. Steam the zucchini in a covered, 2-quart saucepan over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until tender. 
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium-size saute pan over low heat. Add the frozen salad shrimp, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
4. Remove saute pan from heat as soon as the shrimp are warmed. Do not overcook.
5. Toss cooked zucchini “pasta” with the shrimp. Serve garnished with the Parmesan cheese.

So there you have it: Shrimp “Campy” without the high-carb pasta! And it sneaks an extra serving of vegetables into your daily diet.