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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles - Zoodles
This Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles recipe combines sautéed jumbo shrimp with fresh garlic, lemon zest, and juice, served over tender zucchini noodles. The shrimp cook quickly in olive oil with a touch of salt and pepper, then mingle with the lightly sautéed zoodles, creating a bright and lightly textured dish. It’s a flavorful meal that highlights fresh, simple components and is best served immediately.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
216 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian, American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Shrimp shelled and deveined, jumbo
- 6 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 6 cups zucchini noodles about 4 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and place it over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Let the shrimp cook on the first side for 3 minutes. Stir to make sure the garlic doesn’t burn. Make sure all the shrimp are flipped over on the second side. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp, leaving the oil and any liquid in the skillet. Set the shrimp aside.
- Add the zucchini noodles (zoodles) to the skillet. Cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the cooked shrimp, lemon juice, and zest. Cook two additional minutes, stirring often.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4th of the recipe
Calories
216kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
1188mg
(50%)
Potassium
620mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
43.2mg
(48%)
Calcium
204mg
(20%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4th of the recipe | |
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1188mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 620mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 43.2mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.