Lemon Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Noodle: Easy and Flavorful Dinner Delight
A delicious and light dinner option, featuring lemon garlic shrimp served over zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in lemon juice and zest, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the spiralized zucchini and toss until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine while cooking the shrimp.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken for a different protein option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Noodle