Shrimp and Zoodles
Ingredients:
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 medium zucchinis, spiralized
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zest and juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare Shrimp: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Cook Garlic: Add the remaining olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add Zucchini Noodles: Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until just tender. Be careful not to overcook to avoid soggy noodles.
Combine Ingredients: Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the halved cherry tomatoes. Toss everything together to heat through.
Season: Add lemon zest and juice, then season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish and Serve: Transfer to plates or a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Nutritional Information:
Calories: ~350 per serving
Protein: ~25g
Fat: ~15g
Carbohydrates: ~15g
