Garlic Shrimp and Asparagus over Zucchini Noodle Pasta
This quick and easy dish features garlic shrimp and fresh asparagus sautéed and served over zucchini noodle pasta. Gluten-free, dairy-free and loaded with nutrients, this dish makes for a healthy weeknight meal.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb. asparagus (trimmed and chopped)
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (can omit or use less for less spice)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 Tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- 2 medium zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
- fresh chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus, garlic, salt, red pepper and black pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add shrimp, and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in lemon juice. Once shrimp is pink and cooked through, transfer the mixture to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Add zucchini noodles into the same skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, add shrimp and asparagus mixture back into the pan. Give it a good stir to combine everything, then remove from heat, top with fresh parsley and serve.