Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste, divided; 2 zucchini; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 lemon, zested, or to taste; 1/2 cup fresh spinach (optional); 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon capers, drained

Servings: persons

1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste, divided
2 zucchini
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, zested, or to taste
1/2 cup fresh spinach (optional)
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon capers, drained

1
Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
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.
3
Cut zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer fitted with the large shredding blade. Chop up into slightly shorter pieces.
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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste, divided, 2 zucchini, and more.

Yes, Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti With Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti With Shrimp

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