30-Minute Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A light and flavorful dish with succulent shrimp and zucchini noodles tossed in a garlicky Parmesan sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. This Italian-American-inspired quick recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shrimp, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, large, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup, freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 medium, spiralized into noodles zucchini
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz shrimp dry with paper towels, then season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add 2 spiralized zucchinis to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until just tender, then return the shrimp to the skillet.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tbsp lemon juice, tossing until cheese melts and coats the shrimp and zucchini, about 1 minute.