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Shrimp Zucchini Noodles

Quick and light, these zucchini noodles are tossed with succulent shrimp in a creamy garlic sauce. A perfect weeknight dinner that's ready in about 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
380
Protein
25g
Shrimp Zucchini Noodles
comfortingquickAmericanlow-carbketoshrimptendersaucy

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Spiralize the 2 medium zucchini into noodles and set aside. Pat the 1/2 lb shrimp dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp to a plate.

  3. 3

    Reduce heat to medium. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 tsp salt, stirring until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the zucchini noodles and cooked shrimp back to the skillet. Toss gently with tongs until the noodles are coated and just warmed through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • spiralizer
  • large skillet
  • tongs

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