Zucchini Noodles with Lemon-Garlic Shrimp (Print Version)
A light, flavorful zucchini noodle dish with garlicky shrimp and a bright lemon kick. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Italian
Dietary: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
2 medium zucchini, spiralized
02 -
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
03 -
4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Flavor Boosters
04 -
1 lemon, juiced
05 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
06 -
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
07 -
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Finishing Touches
08 -
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
09 -
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
→ Make It Special
10 -
Cherry tomatoes, halved
11 -
Spinach
12 -
Grilled chicken or fish
13 -
Pesto
# Instructions:
01 -
Spiralize the zucchini into noodles. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
02 -
Peel and devein the shrimp. Mince the garlic.
03 -
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque.
04 -
Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
05 -
Toss zucchini noodles with shrimp and garlic. Cook until tender-crisp.
06 -
Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss and serve with Parmesan cheese and parsley, if desired.
# Notes:
01 -
Patting the zucchini noodles dry is crucial for avoiding a watery dish. Don't overcook the zucchini noodles; they should be tender-crisp. If you don't have a spiralizer, a vegetable peeler works in a pinch! A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a nice salty finish.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Spiralizer or vegetable peeler
02 -
large skillet
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 15g
Total Carbohydrate: 20g
Protein: 25g