Savory Shrimp and Zoodles Recipe

Date Night Shrimp and Zoodle is a gorgeous meal. It doesn't take long to make but it looks like it did. The hint of lemon brightens up the zucchini noodles and is a perfect compliment to the shrimp.

Course dinner

Cuisine American, Keto

Keyword 20 Minute Recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings People

Calories 285kcal

Author Brandy

Equipment

Ingredients

6 slices bacon * optional but delicious (included in nutrition)
1 pound Shrimp peeled
3 zucchini *made into zoodles (Zucchini Noodles)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp lemon zest
1 cup Tomatoes chopped - fresh
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
red pepper flakes *optional

Instructions

Make the Zoodles before you start anything else. (Get the kids to help if you can).
Place a large, heavy skillet (cast iron is best)over medium heat, add bacon and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to your preference. Remove bacon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Chop after cool. Leave the bacon fat in the skillet.
RIGHT before cooking, peel (if needed) and season shrimp with salt & pepper or red pepper flakes if using. If you season them sooner the salt will draw out their moisture, making them wet and floppy, and prevent caramelization.
Gently, add shrimp one at a time to heated skillet. Add about 1 tablespoon butter or ghee to pan, if there isnt enough bacon fat or you don't want to use it. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan - you might have to work in batches.
Shrimp cooks quickly and if they're overcooked, they will become rubbery. Once they are pink, with a slightly caramelized exterior, flip them only once. Once they are pink and have a little caramelization on both sides, remove them to a plate.
Add zucchini noodles to the same skillet and season with salt & pepper if desired. Let zucchini noodles cook for about 1 minute, flipping and stirring frequently. DON'T OVERCOOK. As zucchini noodles cook, add in the lemon juice and zest. Turn off heat and toss in tomatoes, crumbled bacon and shrimp.
Divide into four servings and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy! See post for variations and storage.

Notes

A serving size is 1/4 of the whole recipe.

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