Description
A delightful and healthy dish featuring tender shrimp and fresh zucchini noodles, perfect for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, allowing the oil to warm up and coat the pan.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink.
- Toss in the zucchini noodles and lemon juice, mixing everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until zoodles are just tender. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Best enjoyed right after cooking. Pair with a light side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg