Description
A fresh, light, and flavor-packed skillet meal that brings together juicy shrimp, spiralized zucchini noodles, garlic, lemon, and herbs. This Zucchini Noodles Shrimp recipe is quick to make, low in carbs, and full of restaurant-level flavor perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 lb (450 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter (optional)
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup chicken broth or white wine (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- Grated Parmesan (optional, to finish)
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchini and set aside. Optionally salt and blot to remove excess moisture.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and half the butter (if using).
- Cook shrimp in a single layer for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and sauté briefly (about 30 seconds).
- Add lemon juice, zest, and optional broth or white wine. Simmer 1–2 minutes.
- Add zucchini noodles and toss gently for 1–2 minutes until just warmed through.
- Return shrimp to pan and gently toss to combine.
- Finish with chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, and grated Parmesan if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don’t overcook the zucchini noodles just warm them to avoid sogginess. Shrimp cook fast, so keep heat moderate and don’t crowd the pan. For dairy-free, skip the butter and cheese. Add veggies like spinach or tomatoes to stretch the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg