Seared Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Quick summer seafood dish featuring tender shrimp seared with lemon and garlic, served atop light zucchini noodles for a fresh low-carb meal. This Mediterranean-inspired summer cookout recipe (low carb), ready in about 18 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 220 calories and feeds 4, 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: 8 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
3 medium, spiralized into noodles zucchini
3 tbsp olive oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp seasoned with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Sear shrimp for 2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
Step 2: Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet and toss in 3 medium spiralized zucchini noodles. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still firm.
Step 3: Return shrimp to the skillet with zucchini noodles, add 2 tbsp lemon juice, and gently toss everything together for 1 minute until heated through and coated in lemon-garlic flavor.
Step 4: Remove from heat, sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately.