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Speedy Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Zoodles

This light and flavorful dish features succulent shrimp cooked in a vibrant lemon garlic sauce, served over tender-crisp zucchini noodles for a healthy and quick meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • skillet
  • spiralizer
  • colander
  • measuring spoons/cups

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 pound fresh or frozen (thawed) shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 fresh garlic (minced) cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles):

  • 3 zucchini medium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For the Lemon Garlic Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter or ghee

Instructions
 

Prep Shrimp & Zoodles

  • Thaw, peel, and devein the shrimp if frozen.
  • Make zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or similar tool; optionally, lightly salt and drain them for 10-15 minutes, then pat dry.

Cook Shrimp

  • Heat a large skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.

Prepare Sauce & Zoodles

  • In the same skillet, add chicken/vegetable broth and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits, then stir in butter or ghee until melted.
  • In a separate skillet or the same one after removing the sauce, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add zucchini noodles, season with salt and pepper, and sauté on medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.

Combine & Serve

  • Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the zoodles and lemon garlic sauce. Toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the sauce. Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp or zoodles, cook in batches if necessary.