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Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp For One

Healthy, low carb zucchini noodles tossed with garlic and shrimp! This single serving recipe can be on your table in less than 20 minutes. It's so tasty, you won't even miss the pasta.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Keyword: zoodles, zucchini, zucchini noodles, zucchini noodles with shrimp
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

  • spiralizer or use a julienne peeler, mandoline slicer, or standard vegetable peeler
  • 10-inch skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter -divided
  • 1 clove garlic -minced
  • 3 ounces shrimp -peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups zucchini noodles (1 medium zucchini)
  • ⅛ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
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Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan and place them in a covered bowl to keep warm.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the zucchini noodles. Season with black pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, tossing occasionally with pasta tongs.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Add the shrimp and the garlic butter back to the skillet with the zucchini noodles. Toss to combine.
  • Season with salt and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss again.
  • Transfer to a plate and enjoy!

Notes

  • Perfect Zucchini Noodles: To prevent soggy noodles, keep the skin on and avoid overcooking. Lightly sauté the zucchini just until tender and crunchy.
  • Avoid Sogginess: Don’t salt the zucchini while cooking, as it causes the water to release. Season the noodles after cooking if needed.
  • Quick Cooking: Zucchini noodles cook very fast. Aim for 3-4 minutes, tossing gently with pasta tongs until al dente.
  • Pat Dry the Shrimp: Make sure to pat the shrimp dry before cooking to get a good sear.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh garlic and shrimp make a big difference in taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2206IU | Vitamin C: 127mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 3mg

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