Tequila Lime Shrimp Zoodles

Recipe by Brigette Schroeder

Prep Time 20 min

Cook Time 10 min

Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, divided

• 1 shallot, minced

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/4 cup tequila

• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined

• 2 medium zucchini, spiralized (about 6 cups)

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

• Additional grated lime zest

Directions

1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in tequila, lime zest and lime juice. Cook over medium heat until liquid is almost evaporated, 2-3 minutes.

2. Add olive oil and remaining butter; stir in shrimp and zucchini. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until shrimp begin to turn pink and zucchini is crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and additional lime zest.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 246 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 fat, 1 vegetable.