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Quick Lemon Garlic Shrimp Zoodles

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A quick, easy, and healthy 15-minute dinner featuring tender shrimp and crisp zucchini noodles tossed in a bright lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught preferred)
  • 3 medium zucchini, spiralized into zoodles (about 4 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (optional garnish)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles, place in a colander, lightly salt to draw out moisture, and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes until pink and slightly golden. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Add zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes, tossing gently, until tender but still slightly crunchy.
  5. Return shrimp to the skillet with zoodles. Pour lemon garlic mixture over and toss gently to coat. Cook for another minute to warm through and combine flavors.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley or basil and sprinkled with Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to ensure a good sear and avoid steaming. Lightly salt zoodles and drain excess water to prevent sogginess. Do not overcook zoodles to maintain a slight crunch. Cook shrimp in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Optional garnishes include fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese. For dairy-free or vegan versions, substitute shrimp with tofu or chickpeas and omit cheese.

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