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shrimp and zucchini

Shrimp & Zucchini Noodles

Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb wild caught shrimp
  • 5 tbsp olive oil (divided 2 tbsp and 3 tbsp)
  • 1 cup zucchini noodles
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp good quality sea salt (I like Maldon's)
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp chipped cilantro
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

Instructions

  1. place 1/2 lb shrimp (1/2 bag) in a colander and defrost with cold, running water

  2. once defrosted, pat dry

prepare marinade

  1. combine 3 tbsp olive oil, sriracha, cumin, chili powder

  2. add dry shrimp to a ziplock back and pour marinade over it

  3. be sure the marinade coast the shrimp well, refrigerate for 30 minutes, remove from fridge and begin the noodles

prepare noodles

  1. heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a pan, add noodles and cook for 2 minutes

  2. once soft, remove from the pan and plate

for the shrimp

  1. place chopped garlic in the same pan, heat for one minute

  2. pour shrimp and marinade into pan, cook for 2-3 minutes (flip half way through)

  3. pour shrimp onto the noodles (be sure to use get all of the garlic and marinade from the pan)

  4. top with cilantro, avocado, sea salt and pepper