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Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus over Zucchini Noodle Pasta
Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus over Zucchini Noodle Pasta combines sautéed shrimp and crisp asparagus in a garlicky, slightly spicy sauce served atop tender zucchini noodles. The dish balances light textures and fresh lemon juice to brighten flavors for a low-carb meal that is quick to prepare.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
321 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. asparagus trimmed and chopped
- 5 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper can omit or use less for less spice
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 zucchini spiralized into noodles, medium
- parsley for garnish, fresh chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, garlic, salt, red pepper and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add shrimp, and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon juice. Once shrimp is pink and cooked through, transfer the mixture to a plate and set aside.
- Add zucchini noodles into the same skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, add shrimp and asparagus mixture back into the pan. Give it a good stir to combine everything, then remove from heat, top with fresh parsley and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 of recipe
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
347mg
(116%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of recipe | |
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 347mg | 116% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.