Herbed Zucchini "Noodles" with Shrimp

This is a really light, tasty summer meal and a great way to enjoy "pasta" if you're gluten free or dieting.  Pair with a glass of white wine & enjoy.

Ingredients: 
(Makes 2 large portions)

1 large organic zucchini or 2 medium,
1 lb wild-caught shrimp
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil (and a bit more to drizzle)
1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley (divided)
1/2 tbsp fresh chopped basil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or use 1 dried chili pepper, crushed)
1 tsp sea salt
Black pepper to taste

Directions: 
Slice zucchini as thinly as possible, lengthwise, and then cut into strips imitating linguini.  Heat olive oil in a large sautee pan or a wok.  Add garlic and stir until fragrant.  Add shrimp and cook until just pink.  Now add your zucchini, pepper flakes, salt.  Stir and cover.  Uncover and stir every few minutes until the "noodles" are soft & flexible, but not mushy.  Sprinkle with basil and 1/2 of the parsley and stir for one more minute.

Plate shrimp & zucchini.  Drizzle with a tiny bit more olive oil if desired, and garnish with the rest of the parsley flakes!

Nutrition: 
380 calories
18 g fat
48 g protein
8 g carbs