Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Zoodles

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest(optional)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Spiralize the zucchini into zoodles. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley (if using). Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. 2

   Cook (10 minutes): Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and just cooked through; transfer to a plate.

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Add zoodles and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring, until just tender.

4. 4

   Finish: Return shrimp to the skillet. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest (if using). Cook 30–60 seconds to warm through, then turn off heat and top with parsley (if using). Serve immediately.