Lemon Zucchini Spaghetti with Shrimp

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We just love our zucchini pasta at home. I go every Sunday to our farmers market and stock up! Today I even had some leftover fresh spinach from the week and decided to add it in as well. You can omit, but if you have spinach or any other leftover veggies, go ahead and add them in! Enjoy.

Submitted by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri
Published on June 8, 2018
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
32 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • ½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil, or to taste, divided

  • 2 zucchini

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 lemon, zested, or to taste

  • ½ cup fresh spinach (Optional)

  • ¼ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained

Directions

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

274 Calories
18g Fat
11g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 274
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 1009mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 66mg 74%
Calcium 99mg 8%
Iron 9mg 51%
Potassium 605mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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