Garlic Butter Shrimp and Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb uncooked shrimp - (peeled and deveined)
- 4 large zucchini - (spiraled)
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes - (not the kind in oil)
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp light butter
- 5 cloves of garlic - (minced)
- Juice from ½ a lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley - (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh grated Parmesan cheese - (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large, non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add in the shrimp, half of the garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until shrimp is pink, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a bowl.
- Add oil and remaining garlic to skillet. Cook for about 1 minutes, then add in the zucchini noodles, and cook for about 2 minutes, while stirring regularly.
- Return the shrimp to the pan, and add in the sun-dried tomatoes, and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish, and spoon onto serving plates. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- The entire recipe makes 4 servings
- The serving size is about 1 1/2 cups
Nutrition
Calories: 178 kcal (9%)Carbohydrates: 17.1 g (6%)Protein: 19.8 g (40%)Fat: 5.3 g (8%)Saturated Fat: 2.4 g (15%)Cholesterol: 230 mg (77%)Sodium: 433 mg (19%)Potassium: 1130 mg (32%)Fiber: 4.6 g (19%)Sugar: 9.6 g (11%)Calcium: 70 mg (7%)Iron: 2 mg (11%)