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One Pan Garlic Shrimp And Zucchini Noodles

A quick and healthy dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed with garlic and tossed with fresh zucchini noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Zucchini
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Shrimp
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Adding Zucchini Noodles
  1. Add the spiralized zucchini to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still crisp.
  2. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and stir to combine.
Serving
  1. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

For a low-carb option, this dish is perfect as it substitutes traditional pasta with zucchini noodles.

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