Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) with Lemon-Garlic Spicy Shrimp
"Garlic-infused spicy shrimp tossed with zesty zucchini noodles and fresh tomatoes, finished with a dash of lemon – I just devoured this SIMPLE low-carb, gluten-free, and paleo-approved meal for lunch. It took me under 20 minutes from prep to plate, and it was absolutely scrumptious!" Recipe title: "Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) with Lemon-Garlic Spicy Shrimp"
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium
- pinch salt and fresh black pepper
- 1/4 lemon
- 1/4 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 4 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 cloves garlic
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a medium nonstick skillet on medium-high heat.
- 2
Pour in 1 teaspoon of oil along with the crushed red pepper flakes, then introduce the shrimp to the skillet. Season with a small pinch of salt and pepper; sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Incorporate half of the minced garlic into the pan and cook for an additional minute, or until the shrimp turns opaque and is fully cooked.
- 4
Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil and the remaining garlic; sauté for 30 seconds. Next, add the zucchini noodles and stir-fry for 1 1/2 minutes.
- 6
Return the shrimp and tomatoes to the skillet and drizzle the lemon juice over the mixture.
- 7
Take the skillet off the heat and serve immediately.