Diabetic Recipe of the Week: Mediterranean Zucchini "Pasta" With Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes

Makes: 5 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large zucchini
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 pound peeled, cooked, and deveined medium shrimp
1/4 cup sliced basil
1Tbsp. small capers, drained
8 sliced pitted black olives
2 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
Preparation
1. In a small dish combine the garlic and olive oil, and set aside for 15 minutes.
2. Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin strips. Then slice the strips into 1/4 inch thick ribbons.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, shrimp, basil, capers, and olives. Fold in the zucchini "pasta" and feta cheese. Drizzle with the garlic-infused olive oil, toss gently, and serve.

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