Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini Ribbons
Juicy garlic shrimp tossed with wide silky zucchini ribbons, lots of lemon and torn basil, avocado on the side.
- AIP
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- PCOS
- Anti-inflammatory
- Pregnancy
- Toddlers
- Dairy-free
- Alpha-gal
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart health
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- High cholesterol
- Keto
- Low-GI
- Paleo
- Kid-friendly
- One pan
- Quick
- Gluten-free dairy-free
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Ingredients
- 600 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 medium zucchini, peeled into wide ribbons
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 large lemon, zest and juice
- ½ cup fresh basil, torn
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- ¾ tsp salt
Method
- Cook the shrimp in half the oil with the garlic until pink and curled.4 min timer
- Lift out the kids' share of plain shrimp and ribbons now.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Add the remaining oil and the zucchini ribbons and toss until silky.3 min timer
- Return most of the shrimp and toss with the lemon zest, juice, salt and basil.
- Serve straight away with the avocado slices alongside.
Kids’ plate: Silly noodle shrimp bowls
On the plate: Plain shrimp pieces cut small, zucchini ribbons and avocado slices, the lemon and basil kept light.
Make it a game: Twirl the zucchini ribbons around the fork like long silly noodles before each bite.
Set it aside at step 2, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Autoimmune protocol (AIP): Shrimp, zucchini and avocado in olive oil and lemon, no grains, dairy, eggs or nightshades.
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Fully gluten-free with no soy or seaweed, brightened with lemon zest and garlic.
- Pregnant: Nothing raw, unpasteurised or alcoholic; the shrimp sizzles until pink and curled.
- Toddler (1–3): Short, soft ribbons and small shrimp pieces that are easy to manage, with avocado to scoop.
- Kid (4–12): Garlicky shrimp and twirlable ribbons with gentle lemon, no hot spice anywhere.
AIP check: watch for nightshade spices (paprika, chili, cayenne), seed spices (cumin, coriander seed), seed oils and hidden sugar. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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