Healthy Zucchini Pasta with Lemon Garlic Shrimp
Indulge in a light yet satisfying meal with this Healthy Zucchini Pasta with Lemon Garlic Shrimp. This dish brings together fresh zucchini noodles and succulent shrimp, all enveloped in a zesty lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for any occasion, it is gluten-free and low in carbs, making it suitable for various dietary preferences. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes, you can enjoy a flavorful dinner that is both quick and easy to make. Whether for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is sure to be a hit on your table!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1.5 lbs raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp butter or ghee
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup white apple vinegar (or chicken broth)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchini into noodles and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about one minute on each side until pink.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet. In the same skillet, add butter, lemon juice, zest, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and zucchini noodles; cook for an additional 30 seconds to warm through before adding shrimp back into the pan.
- Toss everything together for about one minute until well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg