One-Pan Lemon Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini Noodles

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A vibrant, ready-in-15-min meal with plump shrimp seared in garlic-lemon butter, tossed with zucchini noodles for a light, refreshing dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe (low-carb, dairy-free), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs large shrimp, zucchini, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 12 oz shrimp dry and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Spiralize 3 medium zucchinis into noodles and set aside. Mince 4 garlic cloves and zest 1 lemon.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
  4. Step 4: In the same skillet, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant and golden (do not brown).
  5. Step 5: Add zucchini noodles and 1 tsp lemon zest to the skillet; toss for 3 minutes until tender but still firm. Stir in 1/4 cup lemon juice and cooked shrimp, then cook for 2 more minutes until heated through.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately while zucchini noodles are still crisp.

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