Mediterranean Zoodles with Shrimp

Description

This low-carb pasta alternative gets topped with shrimp, olives, tomatoes, and feta for a healthy and quick meal. Take care not to overcook the zucchini noodles to prevent them from becoming mushy.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 20 cherry tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
  • 4 medium zucchini, cut into noodles with a spiralizer
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute garlic until fragrant
  2. 10 to 15 seconds. Add shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink
  3. 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove to a bowl.
  4. Add cherry tomatoes and olives to the skillet and cook until tomatoes begin to soften
  5. 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini noodles
  6. oregano
  7. lemon juice
  8. salt
  9. and pepper. Keep cooking
  10. stirring frequently
  11. until zoodles are tender yet firm to the bite
  12. 3 to 4 minutes.
  13. Return shrimp to the skillet and top with feta cheese. Toss to combine and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 4

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