Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into zoodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for some heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest and juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Shrimp:
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
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Cook the Zoodles:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the zucchini noodles (zoodles) to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic-infused oil.
- Cook the zoodles for 2-3 minutes until just tender, stirring occasionally.
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Combine and Season:
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet with the zoodles.
- Add lime zest and lime juice to the skillet, tossing everything together to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Finish and Serve:
- Stir in chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.
- Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve the Lime Shrimp Zoodles immediately, and enjoy your gluten-free, low-carb meal!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the level of spice to suit your taste. Enjoy!