Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
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Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Description
This recipe involves quickly sautéing garlic in sesame oil to release its aroma, then cooking peeled shrimp until they turn pink and tender. The sauce, made with coconut aminos, rice vinegar, ginger, honey, sesame oil, and a touch of cornstarch, is whisked together separately and then added to the pan.
Zucchini noodles are incorporated last, absorbing the flavorful sauce while maintaining their slight crunch. Heating the mixture a few minutes allows the sauce to thicken slightly due to the cornstarch, effectively coating the shrimp and noodles for well-rounded taste in every bite. Salt is added to taste to balance the flavors.
This dish serves as a low-carb, flavorful meal or light dinner. The freshness of the zucchini noodles contrasts with the savory, sweet, and tangy elements in the sauce, delivering a satisfying texture and flavor profile. It requires minimal prep and cooks quickly, making it practical for a weekday meal.
Ingredients
- ½ lb Shrimp peeled
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey omit if keto
- 1 oz zucchini noodles package of
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk 1 tablespoon sesame oil and all other sauce ingredients. Whisk well to incorporate the corn starch. Set aside.
- Warm 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and peppers and cook stirring now and then for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
- Add zucchini noodles and sauce to pan. Try to get sauce all over those zucchini noodles. Let cook a 4-5 minutes or until warmed to your liking and sauce thickens.
- Add salt to taste if necessary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 611mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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