Garlic and Herb Sautéed Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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Succulent shrimp quickly sautéed with garlic and fresh herbs served over tender zucchini noodles for a light and flavorful meal. This quick recipe (low carb, gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, zucchini, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 International cuisine 300 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: 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, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden.
  3. Step 3: Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 2 minutes until fully opaque and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 spiralized medium zucchini noodles. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp.
  5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet with zucchini noodles. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, and 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Step 6: Toss everything together for 1 minute until heated through and evenly combined. Serve immediately.

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