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Description
A quick and healthy dish featuring shrimp and zucchini cooked in a zesty lemon garlic sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add zucchini and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add lemon juice and zest. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for preferred spice level.
- Serve with cauliflower rice for a complete low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg