# Zucchini Scampi

This is a vegetarian scampi recipe that uses zucchini and summer squash instead of shrimp.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 zucchini
- 2 small summer squash
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 3 cloves garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley

## Instructions

1. Chop the zucchini and squash.
2. Salt it to release some liquid and then dry the pieces with paper towels.
3. Char the lemon in a hot pan.
4. Char the squash and zucchini in olive oil.
5. Add white wine, garlic, and crushed red pepper to the same pan.
6. Bring the whole sauce together with some melted butter.
7. Plate it all up and squeeze the charred lemon over top.
8. Garnish with parsley and more crushed red pepper.

## Equipment

- pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKntmWYNqZV/?igsh=Znh1cjVtbzJwYndy
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c5353489-6995-4e1f-b84e-562d007ba524
- Extracted: 2025-06-08

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