Skinny Shrimp Scampi with Zoodles!

Ok loves....well I am a HUGE Shrimp Scampi LOVER, but let's face it, it's not always the healthiest!!! Sooo I decided to give this healthier version a try and see if I would be lusting after my PASTA!!!  I also was a TAD bit nervous about the family's reaction to it! Anyway, I whipped this up after work and what I REALLY loved is how quick and simple it is to make. Totally DO-ABLE for the working Mom! I personally really liked it, but I would be lying if I said I will NEVER eat my pasta with it again! I think it was a nice light change something to eat when you would like pasta but don't want the "heaviness" of pasta.  The rest of the family liked it however I don't think hubby LOVED it as much as he did the Cilantro Lime Chicken that I made here. (he would NEVER say that, but I know him pretty darn well) All in all it was a success! It was a delicious, quick light meal that I felt no guilt about eating!!!! Give it a try and see how your family likes it! XO

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 pound jumbo shrimp shelled and deveined (I used 2 pounds because I LOVE shrimp!)
1 Tbsp minced garlic...(again, I don't like to chance vampires coming so I used more of this too!!!) ;)
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes - they add just enough of a BITE
1/4 cup white wine
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 - 4 zucchini turned into noodles (mandoline or some type of spiralizer)

Directions:

Place large saute plan over medium-low heat.  Add the olive oil and heat for 1 minute. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.

Add the shrimp to the pan and cook them until they are cooked through and pink on all sides (about 3 minutes). Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and then using a slotted spoon transfer them to a bowl, leaving the liquid in the pan.

Increase the heat to medium and add the white wine and lemon juice. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan, cooking the wine and lemon juice for 2 minutes.  Add the zucchini noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and toss to combine. Season with salt & pepper and parsley if desired, serve immediately.