Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Zoodles

Name: Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Zoodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound shrimp (large, peeled and deveined); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.25 cup chicken broth; 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste); 2 zucchinis (medium, spiralized into 'zoodles' (about 4 cups)); 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)

Succulent shrimp sautéed with bright lemon, fresh garlic, and cherry tomatoes, tossed with zucchini noodles for a light and flavorful Italian meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 22 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.25/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Keto
Low-Carb
Low-Sugar
Low-Fat
Low-Saturated-Fat
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
0.25 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
0.5 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
2 zucchinis (medium, spiralized into 'zoodles' (about 4 cups))
0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated, for serving)

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Add the minced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes to the same skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes begin to soften and burst.
Stir in the chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a light simmer.
Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing with tongs, until the 'zoodles' are slightly softened but still retain a bite. Be careful not to overcook them.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the 'zoodles' and sauce. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
Serve immediately. Top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use pre-packaged zucchini noodles from the produce section or thin spaghetti pasta instead. Adjust the cooking time for the zoodles to your preferred texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 158
Protein: 23.2 g
Carbohydrates: 7.9 g
Fat: 4.7 g
Fiber: 2.4 g
Sodium: 494 mg
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sugar: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 160 mg