By Lime Green Giraffe Marketing Manager, Kennedy J.
I’ve been a pescatarian for two-months. When dining out, I am often asked “What is a pescatarian?” Well, a pescatarian is a person who eats fish as their main protein.
During Girl Scout summer camp, I made the decision to live healthy and to be healthy. Since camp, I have become more disciplined and I exercise self-control daily. I must say, a pescatarian diet is not for the faint of heart.
I have found the real challenge to eating pescatarian comes at school or at fast food restaurants that don’t offer my food choice. In these situations, I choose the next best option. Vegetarian!
So, if you are also a struggling pescatarian, I wanted to share a recipe with you that includes some of my favorite ingredients.
Garlic Shrimp Zoodles by: Gina Homolka of SkinnyTaste.com
INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium zucchini, about 7 oz each
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter (or olive oil)
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 minced garlic cloves, divided
- 12 large peeled and deveined shrimp (about 6.5 oz)
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 tsp fresh grated lemon zest
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1/8 tsp hot red pepper flakes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Use a mandolin fitted with a julienne blade or a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into noodles. Cut the strips into 6 to 8-inch strips.
- In a large nonstick pan, melt the butter and 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, kosher salt, and the pepper and sauté until the shrimp have just turned pink, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Set aside.
- Add the remaining oil and garlic to the skillet, cook 30 seconds then add the zucchini noodles, kosher salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, stirring.
- Remove from the heat, add the shrimp, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Toss well to combine and serve immediately.
- Makes 2 servings. 6 shrimp, half the noodles.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Yield: 2, Serving Size: 6 shrimp, 1 zucchini
Calories: 161 calories
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 72mg
Sodium: 76mg
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 11g
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