Entrees Italian

Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Pasta

Shrimp, olive oil, ghee, garlic and lemon roast quickly, then get tossed with spiralized zucchini for a fast seafood meal.

Garlic Shrimp Zucchini Pasta

What It Is

Shrimp, olive oil, ghee, garlic and lemon roast quickly, then get tossed with spiralized zucchini for a fast seafood meal.

Origin

This is my italian-leaning version, built around the ingredients and method that give the recipe its character.

Fun Fact

Shrimp cook very quickly. The difference between tender and rubber-band cosplay can be only a couple of minutes.

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Temp
400°F (205°C)
Total
25 min
Servings
2 bowls
(a generous estimate, much like most cookbook authors)
Difficulty
easy
Gluten-Free Nut-Free High-Protein
Diet
Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Carb, High-Protein
Away Mission
90 min walk
(Scotty says she cannae take much more of this, Captain)
#entrees #garlic-shrimp-zucchini-pasta #italian #spoon-and-scribble

Ingredients

  • 8 oz peeled shrimp
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 medium zucchini, spiralized

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
  2. Combine everything except zucchini in a baking dish.
  3. Bake shrimp 8–10 minutes, turning once, until just cooked.
  4. Add zucchini noodles, toss and serve.

You Might Also Like

Creamy Balsamic Chicken Pasta Creamy Balsamic Chicken Pasta Entrees · Italian Affogato Trifles Affogato Trifles Entrees · Italian Zucchini Noodle Lasagna Zucchini Noodle Lasagna Entrees · Italian

Notes

Taste before the final adjustment. A recipe should guide dinner, not bully it. If it needs a little more acid, sweetness, salt or heat, make the change in small steps instead of launching the whole spice rack into orbit.

Nutrition Facts
Per 1 bowl
Calories 400
Burning this off: roughly one intense session of Zamboni driving.
% Daily Value*
Fat 27.0 g 36%
Saturated + Trans 9 g 45%
Cholesterol 240 mg
Sodium 440 mg 19%
Carbohydrate 14.0 g
Fibre 4.0 g 14%
Sugars 7.0 g 7%
Protein 31.0 g
Potassium 920 mg 20%
Calcium 120 mg 9%
Iron 1.9 mg 11%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot. Sodium levels calculated in a country with universal healthcare — and it's free, so don't worry about it too much.
A genuinely respectable nutrition profile. No red flags here — go ahead and feel a little smug about it.

Substitutions

Use equivalent ingredients where needed for allergies or availability, but keep the main sweet/sour/salty/spicy balance intact. This is cooking, not a hostage negotiation.

Storage

Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days. Keep fresh garnishes separate where practical.

Freezing

Freeze cooked components in airtight meal-sized portions for up to 2–3 months where practical. Fresh vegetables, dairy sauces and crunchy toppings are usually better added after thawing.