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Healthy Lemon Shrimp Pasta Recipe With Zoodles
Cheesy and savory, lemon shrimp pasta with zoodles is a healthy recipe that is perfect for the entire family. Freshly ground parmesan cheese, spiralized zucchini, whole-wheat pasta, and fresh lemon juice are lightly combined and encompass this shrimp and pasta recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 331 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 6 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced and divided
- 1 pound Shrimp medium-large; peeled; deveined
- 2 zucchini large; spiralized
- 2 lemons juice and zest
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese ground
- ⅓ cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Once the pasta is done, reserve 1 cup of water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until just pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and add the pasta together with the pasta water, zoodles, lemon juice and zest, parmesan, and parsley.
- Toss to combine and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Instead of shrimp, try other types of seafood or even chicken. You do not have to use shrimp. Do use raw shrimp instead of pre-cooked shrimp.
- You can find zoodles at most grocery stores near the produce section or make your own. It is really easy to make your own zoodles at home. Here is a step-by-step process on how to make zucchini noodles that you can check out.
- Season lemon garlic pasta with zoodles with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Do not overcook the zoodles so it doesn't come out soggy and watery.
- Add some chili peppers if you prefer this to be a bit on the hot side.
Nutrition Information
Calories
331kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
791mg
(33%)
Potassium
597mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
899IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
219mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 791mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 899IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.