Ginger-Lime Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Tender shrimp, springy zucchini ribbons, and sweet carrot ribbons get a bright lift from ginger, lime zest, and fresh herbs. A quick skillet dinner with all the freshness of a noodle bowl and no heavy sauce.
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Ingredients
- 170 g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 zucchini, spiralized or cut into thin ribbons
- 1 carrot, cut into thin ribbons
- 1 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ½ tsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Method
- Warm the garlic-infused oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add carrot ribbons and ginger; stir until just softened.3 min timer
- Add zucchini ribbons and cook until tender but still springy.3 min timer
- Stir in shrimp and cook until opaque and curled.4 min timer
- Fold in lime zest, cilantro, and chives; serve hot.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Shrimp and fresh vegetables are seasoned with ginger and herbs, with no grains or sauces.
- Wheat allergy: Shrimp and fresh vegetables are cooked without wheat, grains, or sauces.
- Soy allergy: Garlic-infused olive oil, ginger, and fresh herbs season the shrimp without soy.
- Milk allergy: Shrimp and vegetables are cooked in olive oil without dairy.
- Gluten-free: Shrimp, vegetables, herbs, and garlic-infused olive oil make this grain- and sauce-free.
- Paleo: Shrimp and vegetable ribbons are cooked in olive oil with ginger and fresh herbs.
- Keto: Shrimp and low-starch zucchini ribbons make up the skillet, with no grains or added sugars.
- Low-GI: Shrimp is paired with zucchini and carrot ribbons, with no added sugar or refined starch.
- Anti-inflammatory: Shrimp, vegetables, olive oil, ginger, and fresh herbs make a simple skillet meal.
- No spicy food: Ginger and herbs bring flavor without spicy heat.
- No red meat: Shrimp is the sole protein, with no red meat.
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