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Healthy Calorie Deficit Lemon Garlic Shrimp Zoodle Bowl

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful zucchini noodle bowl with garlic shrimp and a bright lemon sauce, perfect for weight loss and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large size preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized (about 6 cups of zoodles)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry zucchinis. Using a spiralizer, make noodles and place them in a colander. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Drain excess liquid from zoodles by pressing gently with paper towels. Add zoodles to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still with a bite.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and butter to the skillet with zoodles. Stir gently to combine and coat the noodles evenly.
  6. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together carefully to warm shrimp without overcooking. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. Transfer to bowls and serve immediately while warm. Optionally, add a final grind of black pepper or an extra lemon wedge on the side.

Notes

Salting the zoodles and letting them sit before cooking helps draw out moisture to prevent sogginess. Cook shrimp in batches if needed to avoid steaming. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Reheat leftovers gently in a skillet with a splash of water or lemon juice to refresh.

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