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Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini Noodles
Light, healthy, and flavorful! Tender shrimp and crisp-tender zucchini noodles are tossed in a bright lemon garlic sauce with fresh parsley. This quick meal is perfect for a low-carb, satisfying dinner.
Prep 15 min
Cook 10 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Ingredients
Step 1 — For the Shrimp & Noodles
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 medium zucchini, spiralized or julienned
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Zucchini Noodles
Spiralize or julienne the zucchini into noodle shapes. Set aside. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Sauté Garlic & Shrimp
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- 3
Cook Zucchini Noodles
Add the zucchini noodles to the same skillet. Toss and cook for 3-5 minutes until they are tender-crisp. Do not overcook, or they will become mushy.
- 4
Combine & Finish
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the zucchini noodles. Add the lemon juice and chopped fresh parsley. Toss everything together well to combine and heat through for about 1 minute.
- 5
Serve
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving: 350 cal · 30g protein · 15g carbs · 20g fat · 4g fiber
