Healthy Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

If you are a pasta person, and you are trying to reduce your carb intake and lose a couple pounds then you need to pay attention to this dish. It is healthy, and nutritious. Zucchini takes the place of pasta. Zucchini is rich in nutrients like vitamin A, vitamin c, potassium, niacin, fiber, and thiamin. It is very light-carb. I encourage you to try this dish.

To make this meal you need a zucchini spiralizer which you can purchase from Amazon for only 29.97, a love for healthy foods, and you’re ready to go!

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Healthy Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

This delicious and healthy meal substitutes pasta for zucchini which makes it very light in carb. This meal is loaded with fiber and protein. It is something that the entire family can enjoy for dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword shrimp, zucchini

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 220kcal

Author Nerline Mathurin

Equipment

• zucchini spiralizer, wooden spoon, medium bowl, medium pan

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1/2 to 1 pound shrimp deveined, raw
• 3 medium zucchini
• 1 lemon for lemon juice

Herbs and seasoning: salt, pepper, parsley, 2 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

• Wash zucchini and spiralize into noodles using the zucchini spiralizer.
• In a separate medium bowl, wash and devein the shrimp. Add some lemon juice and favorite herbs and seasonings.
• In a pan add olive oil. Add and sautee shrimp. Let cook for about 5-10 minutes until shrimp turns pink.
• Add and stir in the zucchini noodles. Try not to overcook noodles, toss until well mixed and coated with the lemon juice and herbs.
• Serve warm.

Notes

A zucchini spiralizer.