Description
Garlic Shrimp Bowl With Zucchini Noodles & Lemon Butter is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the succulent taste of shrimp with fresh, spiralized zucchini noodles. Tossed in a rich lemon butter sauce infused with garlic, this meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Its light yet satisfying profile makes it a delightful option for anyone looking for a quick, healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized or julienned
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Spiralize or julienne zucchini into noodle shapes and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, then stir in chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Add zucchini noodles to the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, mix gently with noodles and sauce, then garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 220mg