Description
A quick and light meal featuring shrimp and zucchini noodles seasoned with lemon and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet. Toss gently to coat with the garlic oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are slightly tender but still have a bite. Do not overcook.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest. Toss everything together quickly.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute butter for half of the olive oil for richer flavor.
- If your zucchini noodles release too much water, drain some liquid before adding the shrimp back in.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 250
Keywords: lemon garlic shrimp, zucchini noodles, shrimp scampi, low carb, quick dinner, healthy pasta alternative