Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti with Shrimp Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 12 mins

Total: 32 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti with Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

½ pound large shrimp

peeled and deveined

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 ½ tablespoons olive oil

or to taste

divided

2 zucchini

1 clove garlic

minced

½ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 lemon

zested

or to taste

½ cup fresh spinach

¼ cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon capers

drained

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook until opaque 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 3

Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer fitted with the large shredding blade. Chop up into slightly shorter pieces.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini noodles garlic 1/2 teaspoon sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook and stir until slightly softened 2 to 3 minutes. Add lemon zest spinach and chicken broth. Cook until liquid reduces by 1/4 about 5 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and capers. Cook until shrimp is warmed through about 1 minute more. Drizzle the remaining olive oil on top.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti with Shrimp Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 274.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 21.2g 42%

Carbohydrates: 11g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 18.4g 28%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 13%

Cholesterol: 173.3mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 1156.1IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 66.4mg 111%

Folate: 56.7mcg 14%

Calcium: 98.5mg 10%

Iron: 9.2mg 51%

Magnesium: 71.7mg 26%

Potassium: 605.2mg 17%

Sodium: 1008.7mg 40%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 165.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.