The Best Lemon-Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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Quick-cooked shrimp with a zesty lemon-garlic sauce served over vibrant zucchini noodles for a light yet satisfying low-carb meal. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (low carb), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs shrimp, zucchini, olive oil 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: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Spiralize 3 medium zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer. Toss with 1/4 tsp salt and set aside to release excess moisture for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Pat 12 oz shrimp dry with paper towels. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Step 4: Add shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet.
  5. Step 5: Squeeze juice from 1 large lemon into the skillet with any lemon zest. Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and 1/4 tsp salt. Simmer for 1 minute until slightly reduced.
  6. Step 6: Squeeze excess water from zucchini noodles and add to the skillet with the lemon sauce. Toss for 2 minutes until noodles are tender-crisp and coated. Return shrimp to skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

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