Description
A light and flavorful Shrimp Zucchini Pasta with Lemon & Garlic, perfect for a quick low-carb meal. Tender shrimp sautéed with garlic and fresh lemon zest are combined with zucchini noodles and topped with Parmesan for a delicious and healthy dinner ready in just 22 minutes.
Ingredients
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 2 small zucchini (or 1 medium-large, spiralized or peeled into ribbons)
- 2 large cloves of garlic (sliced thinly)
- ½ lemon (zest and juice)
Seafood
- 3 oz. shrimp (prawns, peeled, about 100 g)
Dairy
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Oils & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (about ¼ teaspoon salt and to taste pepper)
Instructions
- Prep: Spiralize or peel the zucchini into noodles or ribbons to substitute traditional pasta. Peel the shrimp if needed. Zest half the lemon and slice the garlic thinly. Grate or shave the Parmesan cheese. Have all ingredients ready as the dish cooks quickly.
- Saute Garlic and Lemon Zest: Heat a frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest. Reduce heat to low and sauté for about one minute until the garlic becomes fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the Shrimp: Increase the heat back to medium and add the peeled shrimp to the pan. Cook for 1.5 minutes on one side, then stir and cook for another minute until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- Add Zucchini Noodles and Lemon Juice: Add the zucchini noodles to the pan along with the juice from half the lemon. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir everything together and heat through until the noodles are just warmed and tender, mixing in half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Transfer the pasta to a plate or bowl, then sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top. Optionally, drizzle a little extra olive oil over the dish before serving for added richness.
Notes
- Zucchini noodles cook very quickly; avoid overcooking to maintain a pleasant texture.
- You can substitute shrimp with peeled prawns or other seafood if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the Parmesan or use a vegan alternative.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and low-carb.
- Adjust garlic and lemon quantities to your taste for more or less intensity.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
