Lemon Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Noodle Delight for Easy Weeknight Meals
A delicious and quick weeknight meal featuring zucchini noodles and shrimp in a lemon garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in zucchini noodles and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice and zest.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier version, add a splash of cream or a dollop of mascarpone cheese.
- This dish can be served cold as a salad as well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Lemon, Garlic, Shrimp, Zucchini, Noodle, Easy, Weeknight, Meals