Description
This 15 Minute Garlic Shrimp Zoodles recipe is a quick and healthy dinner with tender shrimp, fresh zucchini noodles, and a zesty lemon-garlic sauce. It’s low-carb, light, and full of vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
3/4 pounds medium shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt & pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchini on the medium setting and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil and lemon juice & zest over medium heat.
- Once the pan is warm, add the shrimp and cook for one minute per side, until just cooked through.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently.
- Toss in the zucchini noodles and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes, or until they are slightly cooked and warmed through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more filling meal, add grilled chicken or scallops.
- For extra spice, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add cayenne pepper.
- For a creamier sauce, stir in heavy cream or cream cheese while cooking the shrimp.
- Can be stored for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- If you don’t have a spiralizer, use a vegetable peeler to create thin strips or a julienne peeler.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
