Lemon-Herb Creamy Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

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A luxurious, creamy shrimp dish infused with garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs for an elegant weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (whole30), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs avocado oil, large shrimp, garlic cloves 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 Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp avocado oil
12 oz large shrimp
4, minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp dried thyme
to taste salt
1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt. Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque; transfer to a plate.
Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil to skillet, then stir in minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4: Pour in coconut milk and lemon juice, then stir in thyme. Simmer gently for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Return shrimp to skillet, toss to coat, and cook for 1 minute to heat through.
Step 6: Stir in chopped parsley, remove from heat, and garnish with fresh basil.