Stir-Fried Shrimp with Garlic and Zucchini Noodles

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Quick stir-fried shrimp with fragrant garlic served over fresh zucchini noodles for a light paleo meal. This Asian-inspired paleo recipe (low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, medium zucchinis, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a paleo week and pairs well with roasted root vegetables or a leafy 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: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 5 thinly sliced 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 raw shrimp to the pan, season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pan, then add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp.
  4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the pan, pour 3 tbsp coconut aminos and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice over. Toss everything together for 1 minute until heated through and well coated. Adjust seasoning with remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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