Shrimp Scampi With Yellow Squash Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

Kosher salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

Pinch of red-pepper flakes

2 medium yellow squashes (1 pound), trimmed and cut into thin noodles (5 cups)

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season shrimp with salt; add to skillet in a single layer. Cook, flipping once, until opaque, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.

Reduce heat to medium; add butter, garlic, and red-pepper flakes to skillet. Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.

Add squash noodles; cook, stirring, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; add lemon juice, parsley, and shrimp. Season with salt. Toss to combine; serve.