Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini
Shrimp and zucchini ribbons in a light garlic-lemon pan sauce — a small, high-protein, low-calorie plate that won't sit heavy.
Ingredients
- 300 g Shrimp
- 2 Zucchini
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 Lemon (optional)
- ½ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp Parsley (optional)
Method
- Peel the zucchini into ribbons with a vegetable peeler; mince the garlic.
- Sear the shrimp in the oil over high heat with the salt for about a minute a side, until just pink, then scoop them out.
- Soften the garlic and chili flakes in the pan for 30 seconds, then add the zucchini ribbons and toss until just wilted.
- Return the shrimp, squeeze in the lemon, and toss to coat.
- Scatter the parsley over and serve.
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About Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini
Garlic shrimp and zucchini is a fast Mediterranean-style skillet dish built around the timeless pairing of shellfish, garlic, olive oil, and lemon that shows up everywhere from Spanish gambas al ajillo to Italian coastal cooking. The clever move here is peeling the zucchini into long ribbons, which cook in seconds and take on a light, almost noodle-like quality that soaks up the pan sauce. Red pepper flakes bring a gentle warmth, garlic infuses the oil, and a final squeeze of lemon brightens everything into a quick, savory sauce that coats the shrimp and vegetables without any heaviness.
The eating experience is light and lively: plump, just-pink shrimp with a bit of snap, silky zucchini ribbons, and a garlicky, citrus-forward sauce carrying a whisper of chili heat, all finished with fresh parsley. Cooking the shrimp fast over high heat and pulling them early keeps them tender rather than rubbery, and building the sauce in the same pan means nothing is wasted. This is a small, low-calorie plate that genuinely won't sit heavy, ready in under twenty minutes, which makes it ideal for a hot evening or any night you want something clean and quick. Eat it on its own, or spoon it over a little rice or crusty bread to catch the sauce.
Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini?
A serving has about 232 calories — 32.8g protein, 9.5g carbs, 8g fat, 2.8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 32.8g of protein, roughly 57% of its calories.
Is Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out lemon, red pepper flakes, parsley — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.