Description
One Pan Garlic Shrimp And Zucchini Noodles is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish that transforms your dinner routine. This recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in fresh garlic and bright lemon juice, served over tender zucchini noodles for a satisfying meal. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this one-pan wonder, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Packed with protein and low in calories, this dish feels indulgent without the guilt. Top it off with fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 medium zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and red chili flakes; sauté for 40-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, pour in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan.
- In the same skillet, add spiralized zucchini noodles and cook on high heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Season zucchini noodles with salt and pepper, mix well, then return cooked shrimp to the pan or serve them on top of the noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg