15-Minute Flavorful Garlic Shrimp Zoodles
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Enjoy a quick and delicious garlic shrimp with zucchini noodles, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
- Author: Iris Vaughn
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Carb
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet. Toss with the shrimp and garlic mixture.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the zucchini noodles are slightly softened but still have a bite.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: approx. 350
- Sugar: approx. 5g
- Sodium: approx. 400mg
- Fat: approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 15g
- Fiber: approx. 4g
- Protein: approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: approx. 200mg