Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Zucchini Noodles Primaver

I'm always looking ways for enjoying pasta without the calories of pasta.  One way is to use zucchini noodles in place of pasta.  What are zucchini noodles, you ask?  They're sometimes called "zoodles" (zucchini + noodles).  They're just zucchini cut into strips, like pasta.  There is a special tool you can purchase to peel your zoodles.  I have not yet found them pre cut in the supermarket, but I think some company will make them soon.  In the mean time, you will have to peel your own zoodles.  After you make the zoodles, you can make this delicious dish with scallops and a caper tarragon sauce.  You will love it.

                                                  Zoodles with Scallops and Caper Tarragon Sauce

1 T. olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
6 grape tomatoes, halved
12 large scallops
juice of one lemon
salt and pepper, to taste
2 zucchinis
1 1/2 T. tarragon
1 T. capers

Use a spiralizer or a julienne peeler to slice the zucchinis into noodles.  Place a large skillet with olive oil over meduim heat.  Add garlic for 30 seconds or until fragrant.  Add tomatoes, scallops, zoodles, lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.  Let cook for 5 minutes.  Add tarragon and capers and toss to combine.  Cook for 2-3 more minutes, until zoodles are al dente.  Enjoy.

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