Name: Low Carb Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Low Carb Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Lin Novotny Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Low Carb Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles Recipe

This recipe features healthy zucchini noodles and succulent shrimp in a low-carb, gluten-free dish.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and no longer translucent.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Add the zucchini noodles to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but still firm.
Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet with the zucchini noodles.
Squeeze lemon juice over the top and stir to combine.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.