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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles - Zoodles

Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is an easy, quick cooking, healthy recipe perfect for a light dinner or even lunch.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 jumbo shrimp shelled and deveined
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups zucchini noodles about 4 medium zucchini
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp, leaving the oil and any liquid in the skillet. Set the shrimp aside.
  4. Add the zucchini noodles (zoodles) to the skillet. Cook 3 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Add the cooked shrimp, lemon juice, and zest. Cook two additional minutes, stirring often.
  6. Serve immediately.

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 (18%) 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: 4servings

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.