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These Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles are a 20 minute meal that's gluten free and full of fresh flavors. This healthy dinner is made in one pot!
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Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles

from kristineskitchenblog.com
These Lemon Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles are a 20 minute meal that's gluten free and full of fresh flavors. This healthy dinner is made in one pot!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 185kcal
Author: Kristine Rosenblatt

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • pinch red pepper flakes more or less to taste
  • 3 medium zucchini stems trimmed and spiralized into noodles
  • zest and juice of 1 small lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1 more minute.
  • Stir in the zucchini noodles, lemon juice and zest. Cook, stirring gently, 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to over cook the zucchini.
  • Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and serve.

Notes

Make this dish dairy free by substituting olive oil for the butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 recipe | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 894mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 34.3mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 3.1mg
Nutrition information is only an estimate.
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