Shrimp & Lemon Pasta with Zucchini

Shrimp & Lemon Pasta with Zucchini

1.5fat
1protein
1starch
0.5dairy
1vegetable

This is the perfect quick pasta dish for spring with fresh lemon, garlicy shrimp and a serving of vegetables!

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Dinner
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Ingredients
2 servings
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  • Shrimp, deveined and tail removed
    10 ounces
  • Pasta, raw
    2 ounces
  • Zucchini, raw
    12 ounces
  • Lemon juice
    2 tablespoon
  • Garlic cloves. minced
    2 cloves
  • Olive oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Parmesan cheese
    1/4 cup
  • Salt
    1 teaspoon
  • Pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Parsley, fresh and chopped
    2 tablespoon
Directions
  • 1
    Place your shrimp in a bowl and add olive oil, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice – set aside for about 15 minutes to marinate.
  • 2
    Cook pasta according to instructions until al dente – in the meantime, heat a large pan on medium-high heat and cook shrimp until browned and pink all the way through. Once shrimp is cooked and pasta is done, transfer your pasta to the pan, add spiralized zucchini, remaining lemon juice, parmesan cheese.
  • 3
    Mix until combined – and cook until zucchini is cooked but not too soft. If you need more liquid, add some reserved pasta water.
  • 4
    Serve and garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
  • 5
    Tip: for the best zucchini noodles, sprinkle them with salt and let sit for about 30 minutes. Once time is up, take a paper towel and squeeze access water out.