Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini, Red Bell Peppers and Pesto Recipe

Glucides nets Atkins™
Style:American
Cook Time:10 Minutes
Phase:Phase 2
Difficulty:Difficult
INGREDIENTS
- 4tspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1TbspLemon Juice
- 0 1/3mediumZucchini
- 1ozRoasted Bell Peppers
- 1tablespoonUnsalted Butter Stick
- 0 1/2lbShrimp
- 1tspGarlic
- 2fl ozSauvignon Blanc Wine
- 2tbspParsley
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0 1/4Keto Basil Pesto
DIRECTIONS
Use the Atkins recipe for Basil Pesto as a marinade, you will need 1 tablespoon.- In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp pesto, oil and 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice (2 teaspoons). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange zucchini cut into slices, overlapping slightly, on a platter.
- Top with roasted red pepper cut into strips and drizzle pesto mixture on top. Cover and let stand at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
- Heat butter and oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until foam subsides. Add shrimp and saute, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and slightly golden, about 4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until aroma is released, about 1 minute.
- Add wine, parsley, remaining lemon juice (1 teaspoon), salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer to heat through. Serve immediately.
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