Description
Zucchini Pasta with Lemon Garlic Shrimp is a delightful and healthy dish that combines the freshness of zucchini noodles with the savory flavors of shrimp enhanced by zesty lemon and aromatic garlic. This quick recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With a gluten-free base and the ability to customize with your favorite vegetables, this meal is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it as a light dinner or meal prep for satisfying lunches throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1.5 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp ghee
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup white apple vinegar (or chicken broth)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and trim the ends off the zucchini, then spiralize into noodles.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook for about one minute until the bottom is crispy, then add chopped garlic; cook for an additional minute until shrimp are opaque.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, melt ghee, then add lemon juice, zest, red pepper flakes, and white apple vinegar (or chicken broth), simmering for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in chopped parsley, add zucchini noodles to warm through for about 30 seconds, then return shrimp to combine everything thoroughly.
- Serve immediately with additional herbs or lemon wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 240mg