Eat Well Recipe: Prawn & Zucchini "Scampi" [Dinner]
Prawn & Zucchini "Scampi" is a light, sophisticated dish that swaps high-carb pasta for "zoodles" (zucchini noodles). This substitution significantly lowers the glycemic load , making it an ideal meal for maintaining stable blood glucose levels while still feeling indulgent. 1 Ingredients 450g Large prawns, peeled and deveined 3 large Zucchini, spiralled into noodles 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves Garlic, minced 2 ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes ¼ cup Dry white wine or vegetable broth 1 Lemon (juice and zest) 3 ¼ cup Fresh parsley, chopped Instructions Sauté: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add prawns and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside. Aromatics: In the same pan, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Deglaze: Pour in the wine (or broth) and lemon juice. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce. Toss: Add zucchini noodles to the pan. Toss for 1–2 minutes just until slight...