15-min Garlic Shrimp Zoodles: Glorious Quick Meal
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A quick and easy 15-minute recipe for garlicky shrimp served over tender zucchini noodles. Perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
- Author: Liam Ellis
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss with the shrimp and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the zucchini is slightly tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Ensure your zucchini is thoroughly spiralized and patted dry to avoid a watery dish.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg