Description
A quick and easy lemon garlic dinner featuring fresh grilled shrimp and tender zucchini noodles, perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- Spiralize zucchinis into noodles. Place in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Gently squeeze dry.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest and juice, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Toss shrimp with half of the lemon garlic sauce and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Preheat grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until opaque with char marks. Remove from heat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add remaining lemon garlic sauce and zucchini noodles. Toss and cook 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Add grilled shrimp to skillet with noodles. Toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with an extra lemon wedge on the side.
Notes
Salting zucchini noodles and letting them sit before cooking prevents sogginess. Use fresh garlic and lemon for best flavor. Avoid overcooking shrimp and noodles to maintain texture. Toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds add crunch. Variations include swapping shrimp for chicken, tofu, or scallops, and adding herbs like basil or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
Keywords: grilled shrimp, zucchini noodles, lemon garlic, healthy dinner, low carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, quick meal