Spicy Garlic and Lemon Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
A quick and healthy dish featuring succulent shrimp, spicy garlic, and refreshing zucchini noodles, all brightened with a squeeze of lemon. Perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb thawed shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail-on or off
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4-5 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or more, to taste
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized into "zoodles" or thinly julienned
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- Salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, then sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the thawed shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet with the shrimp and toss gently for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened but still al dente.
- Remove from heat and squeeze lemon juice over the dish, then stir in fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Season with salt and fresh black pepper to taste and serve immediately.