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Low Calorie Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Shrimp — homemade garlic shrimp zucchini noodles recipe

Low Calorie Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Shrimp

A quick, healthy, and low-calorie dish featuring spiralized zucchini noodles tossed with garlic-infused shrimp, lemon juice, and fresh parsley.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs medium shrimp peeled and deveined (680g)
  • 4 medium zucchini spiralized into noodles (600g)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced (12g)
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (0.5g)
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth (60ml)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (15ml)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (8g)

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spiralizer

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp and set them aside on a plate.
  4. Pour chicken broth and lemon juice into the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently for 2 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  6. Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss everything together to warm through, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Notes

To avoid soggy zucchini noodles, do not overcook them; they should remain slightly crisp.