GREEN & YELLOW SQUASH 'LINGUINI' W/ SHRIMP SCAMPI

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Green & Yellow Squash 'linguini' W/ Shrimp Scampi image

Super light and deliciously satisfying, this creation totally hit the spot on a night I was craving pasta! The best part is? It's so light, feel free to go back for seconds, maybe even thirds! And Never fear, that "fat" is healthy fat (Monounsaturated fat aka MUFA) from the olive oil ;) The kind that's good for you!

Provided by esactress

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 green zucchini
3 -4 yellow squash
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, divided
2 tablespoons white wine
1/2 a lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons romano cheese, grated
red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon basil
salt & pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse and pat dry all zucchini and squash. Remove the ends. Over a large bowl, with a vegetable peeler, peel all zucchini and squash lengthwise into linguini/pappardelle-like strips. Continue to peel until you see seeds. Discard seeded cores of zucchini and squash.
  • Finely mince the garlic cloves. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Once oil is heated, add the "linguini". Sauté for about 1 minute. Add half the minced garlic, generous amounts of salt and pepper, and sauté for 1 more minute, gently stirring/folding with tongs. Remove "linguini" from heat and reserve.
  • To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat. Add the remaining garlic and stir; do not burn garlic. When garlic is lightly toasted, add the shrimp, cooking for only 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the white wine and let simmer for a few seconds.
  • Before shrimp are completely pink, add the red pepper flakes, parsley, basil and lemon juice. Add the "linguini", more salt and pepper and the grated cheese. Toss to combine, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large dish and serve sprinkled with additional grated cheese and lemon wedges.

Lou Mak
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This recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Duduzile Zilindile
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Jazzy Rana
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This dish was a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler recipes.


Laura Watson
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this dish was actually really good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


John Stein
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.


wolf news
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Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the dish turned out well. I would recommend it to others.


Ogunwole Baderinwa Raphael
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This dish was a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices.


Monica Bell
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The sauce was a bit too rich for my taste, but the squash and shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Jol Driver2
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This was my first time making shrimp scampi, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


joelgabby yiga
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I especially love the way the squash and shrimp cook together.


Shezad
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The squash and shrimp cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.