Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles & Goat Cheese
Light, quick, and full of flavour! Pan-fried garlic shrimp served over tender zucchini noodles with a rich tomato sauce and a sprinkle of creamy goat cheese.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
15 min
Serves
Ingredients
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- 1 lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3–4 mediumzucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tbspolive oil, divided
- 1 jar (~2 cups)organic tomato sauce
- 1 tspItalian seasoning
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- 2–3 tbspcrumbled goat cheese
- optionalfresh basil or parsley for garnish
Ingredients
- 1 lblarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3–4 mediumzucchini, spiralized into noodles
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tbspolive oil, divided
- 1 jar (~2 cups)organic tomato sauce
- 1 tspItalian seasoning
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- 2–3 tbspcrumbled goat cheese
- optionalfresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Spiralize zucchini into noodles and set aside. Lightly sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit 5 minutes; drain any excess liquid.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of Italian seasoning. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from pan and set aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil. Pour in the tomato sauce and sprinkle in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Add zucchini noodles to the sauce and toss for 2–3 minutes until just tender — avoid overcooking, they should remain slightly firm.
- 5
Return shrimp to the pan and gently toss with zucchini noodles and sauce. Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top.
- 6
Serve immediately with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Melissa's Notes
For extra flavour, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic. You can swap goat cheese for feta if preferred. This dish works perfectly as a light lunch or dinner — low-carb and full of protein.
Nutrition Information
Per serving — based on 3 servings
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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