Seared Lemon-Herb Shrimp

Name: Seared Lemon-Herb Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 ounce shrimp (large, peeled and deveined); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 lemon (juiced); 1 zucchini (medium, spiralized into noodles); 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup fresh spinach; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Succulent shrimp quickly pan-seared with bright lemon and fragrant herbs, served over fresh zucchini noodles with burst cherry tomatoes.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $8.01/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Keto
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Pescatarian
Paleo
Low-Carb
Low-Sugar
High-Protein
Whole30
Halal

Ingredients

8 ounce shrimp (large, peeled and deveined)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 lemon (juiced)
1 zucchini (medium, spiralized into noodles)
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup fresh spinach
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let marinate for 5 minutes while preparing the zucchini and tomatoes.
Heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Add the zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach to the same skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, tossing occasionally, until spinach is wilted and zucchini is tender-crisp. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper.
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and toss to combine. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Leftovers are best enjoyed the next day. Zucchini noodles can become watery if reheated too much; if preparing ahead, consider cooking noodles just before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 360
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 10.3 g
Fat: 19.5 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 1200 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
Sugar: 4.1 g
Cholesterol: 260 mg