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Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles with red peppers #keto #lowcarb #glutenfree

Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

This easy Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a perfect quick and easy low carb weeknight dinner.  Tender shrimp are cooked with zucchini noodles and red peppers and then topped with a savory sauce made with sesame oil, coconut aminos and garlic.  {gluten free, paleo, whole30, keto}
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: garlic shrimp with zucchini noodles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 132kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ginger
  • 1 tablespoon honey (omit if keto)
  • 1 9 oz package of zucchini noodles

Instructions

  • In a small bowl whisk 1 tablespoon sesame oil and all other sauce ingredients.  Whisk well to incorporate the corn starch. Set aside.
  • Warm 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.  Add shrimp and peppers and cook stirring now and then for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.  
  • Add zucchini noodles and sauce to pan.  Try to get sauce all over those zucchini noodles.  Let cook a 4-5 minutes or until warmed to your liking and sauce thickens.
  • Add salt to taste if necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 54mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
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