Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Name: Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1

by Magda

1 servings

20 Minutes

calories

353g

carb

11g

fat

22g

protein

32g

tools

Spiralizer
Deep Skillet

Ingredients

1 Small zucchini
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 Garlic clove (minced)
120g Raw shrimp (peeled)
¼ tsp Sea salt
¼ tsp Chili flakes
2 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
¼ Avocado (sliced)
1 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)

Instructions

1

Spiralize the zucchini.
2

Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
3

Add shrimp, salt and chili flakes. Cook shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
4

Add zucchini noodles, lemon juice, and parsley.

·

Stir well and heat up for about 1 minute, until the noodles are softened on the outside but still crunchy on the inside. Don’t overcook the zucchini.
5

Remove from the heat, transfer to a plate, add sliced avocado.

·

If desired, decorate with more freshly chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately.

Effortlessly Easy Keto Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

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While there’s a hearty dose of protein in the shrimp, tasty extras like avocado and olive oil ramp up the protein in this dish to keep hunger at bay the healthy way. These good-for-you fats are the key to properly following the keto diet and avoid falling prey to the unhealthy ‘dirty’ keto tract of the ketogenic diet. A sprinkling of chili flakes gives this dish a tantalizing heat, which helps tie the entire meal together – especially when combined with the other ingredients.

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