The perfect recipe for a light, refreshing taste on a warm summer day. Each forkful will burst with a lemony tang, and be calmed by the flavorful garlic. Simple flavors combined to create a superb dish! Lemons are high in vitamin C, a natural antioxidant which enhances the immune system and has antiviral and antibacterial properties. And garlic is called an “immune boosting superstar” by WebMD, because just one clove contains 5 mg of calcium, 12 mg of potassium, and more than 100 sulfuric compounds — powerful enough to wipe out bacteria and infection. This dish is ready to eat in 30 minutes!

Lemon Garlic Zoodles

Servings: 4
Prep Time:  10  minutes  
Cook Time: 5 minutes 
Total Time: 15  minutes 

Ingredients  

4 zucchinis 
2 tbsp. grass-fed butter 
4 cloves garlic, minced 
1 ½ lbs. shrimp, raw, peeled 
Pinch salt and pepper 
1 lemon, juice and zest 
¼ cup bone broth, chicken 
Pinch red pepper flakes 
¼ cup parsley, chopped 

Instructions  

Using a spiralizer, make zucchini noodles by removing the ends, placing the zucchini in the spiralizer and spinning, using the blade to chop the vegetable into thin strips. If you don’t own a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler to cut thick slices of zucchini and pull them apart using your hands. You can also purchase pre-made zucchini noodles to save time. Set noodles aside.  

In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter over a medium-high heat. Add shrimp, garlic, and salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp has cooked through. Set aside. 

Add remaining butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, bone broth and red pepper flakes to the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes. Add parsley and zucchini and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked shrimp, toss to combine, and serve immediately. 

Calories: 267
Fat: 15g
Carb: 3g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 31g