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Squash & Shrimp

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our Squash & Shrimp recipe. Succulent shrimp sautéed to perfection, combined with tender zucchini noodles, caramelized onions, and aromatic garlic. This dish is a flavorful harmony of textures and tastes, promising a satisfying and healthy meal that will leave you craving more. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this easy-to-make, restaurant-quality dish!

Serving suggestions/tips:

Serve the Squash & Shrimp dish as a light and refreshing main course for a wholesome lunch or dinner.

Pair it with a side salad or steamed vegetables to enhance the nutritional value of the meal.

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite veggies or additional spices for a personalized touch.

For a low-carb option, replace the zucchini noodles with spaghetti squash or use a combination of both.

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Lunch Dinner Main meal Shrimp Moderate Seafood Dairy-Free Gluten-free Low carb High protein Dairy-free Keto-friendly Low calorie Paleo-friendly Clean eating Nutritious Weight loss Healthy fats Quick and easy Vegetable-rich Garlic lover Onion lover Spiralized veggies Flavorful Light and refreshing Weeknight dinner One-pot meal Low cholesterol Diabetes-friendly Grain-free Pescatarian Cleanse-friendly Heart-healthy

Ingredients

4 oz shrimp
2 medium zucchinis, spiralized or chopped into thin noodles
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the noodles, are tender but not mushy.
Push the zucchini noodles to the side of the skillet and add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until pink and opaque.
Stir the shrimp and zucchini noodles together and cook for another minute, until heated through.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or cilantro.