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Fresh Baked Lemon Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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A quick and easy recipe featuring tender shrimp baked with lemon and garlic, served over fresh zucchini noodles for a light, flavorful, and healthy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for zucchini noodles)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: cherry tomatoes, halved

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp with minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss gently to coat and marinate for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles. Place in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Spread the shrimp evenly in a baking dish or rimmed sheet pan. If using cherry tomatoes, toss them with the shrimp before baking.
  5. Bake uncovered for 8-10 minutes, until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  6. While shrimp bakes, toss zucchini noodles with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  7. Once shrimp is cooked, remove from oven and gently toss with zucchini noodles in the baking dish or transfer both to a serving bowl.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook the shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; bake for 8-10 minutes at 400°F. Drain and pat dry zucchini noodles well to prevent sogginess. Use fresh garlic and lemon for best flavor. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra char. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently in a skillet to avoid mushy noodles.

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