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Zucchini Pasta with Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Zucchini Pasta with Lemon Garlic Shrimp for a Light Dinner

Enjoy a guilt-free, gluten-free delight with Zucchini Pasta and Lemon Garlic Shrimp, perfect for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Paleo
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Pasta
  • 2 medium Zucchini Spiralized
For the Shrimp
  • 30 pieces Shrimp Peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Ghee Optional
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest and juice
  • 0.25 cup White Wine Can substitute with chicken broth
  • 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes Optional
  • Salt and Pepper For seasoning
For the Garnish
  • 0.25 cup Parsley Chopped

Equipment

  • Spiralizer
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the zucchini, trim the ends, and spiralize to create noodles. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp until pink. Transfer to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic, add butter/ghee, lemon juice, zest, and red pepper flakes. Pour in wine/chicken broth and simmer.
  4. Add zucchini noodles to skillet, toss gently, then add shrimp back. Mix until heated through.
  5. Plate the dish and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and feel free to customize the protein or vegetables.

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