A quick and healthy low-carb dinner featuring garlic butter shrimp and zucchini noodles. This dish is high in protein and low in carbs, perfect for managing blood sugar levels.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 zucchinis, spiralized
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat butter in a large pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink.
- Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the shrimp and add zucchini noodles to the pan, cooking for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Serve the shrimp over the zucchini noodles, garnished with fresh parsley.
Health Benefits:
- Zucchini noodles are a low-carb alternative to pasta, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels.
- Shrimp is rich in protein and healthy fats, providing satiety without spiking blood sugar.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 250
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 14g
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