The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES Recipe by Christina Cherrier at eatwell101.com INGREDIENTS: • 1 lb. (450g) shrimp, shelled and deveined • 2 + 1 tablespoons olive oil • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional) • ¼ cup vegetable broth • 1 teaspoon honey (optional for low-carb, keto diet.) • Juice of 1 ½ lime • 3 medium zucchini, spiralized or cut into noodles • Salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste • 1 teaspoon lime zest • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped DIRECTIONS: 1. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon cilantro, honey, lime juice and lime zest. Add uncooked shrimp and toss to mix well. Marinate for 15 to 20 minutes. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the drained shrimp, cook for 2 minutes, flip, and add the marinade. Cook for 1 more minute and set the shrimp aside. 3. In the same skillet add vegetable broth to deglaze and simmer for 2 minutes. Add the zucchini noodles and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and adjust seasoning. Toss everything and serve immediately topped with additional cilantro, enjoy! V U E N J . C O M 109