Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Savor the vibrant flavors of Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles! This quick and healthy dish combines succulent shrimp with fresh zucchini for a delightful, low-carb meal that’s ready in just 22 minutes.
Servings: 2
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Large shrimp Peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp Olive oil Extra virgin preferred
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 medium Zucchini Spiralized
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Lemon zest Fresh
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional
- 1 tsp Salt To taste
- 1 tsp Black pepper To taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the shrimp, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Toss in the spiralized zucchini and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use raw or frozen shrimp/prawns. To defrost, I place frozen shrimp in a bowl of hot water and it’s usually ready to use in about 10 minutes. You can also defrost overnight in the fridge.
- I recommend 2 small or 1 large/medium zucchini per serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg
