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Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) with Lemon-Garlic Spicy Shrimp
Spicy shrimp with garlic, zucchini noodles (zoodles), tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon – I just inhaled this EASY low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly dish for lunch which took less than 20 minutes to make, start to finish and it was DELICIOUS!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 2355 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 4 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced thin and devided)
- 1 medium (7 oz zucchini, spiralized)
- pinch salt and fresh black pepper
- 1/4 lemon
- 1/4 cup halved grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 teaspoon of the oil and crush red pepper flakes, add the shrimp and season with pinch salt and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add half of the garlic and continue cooking 1 more minute, or until the shrimp is cooked through and opaque.
- Set aside on a dish.
- Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil and garlic to the pan, cook 30 seconds then add the zucchini noodles and cook 1 1/2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and tomatoes to the pan and squeeze the lemon over the dish.
- Remove from heat and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1zucchini + shrimp
Calories
235.5kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
14.5g
(5%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
173mg
(58%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2355
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1zucchini + shrimp | |
| Calories | 235.5kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 173mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.