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Creamy Lemon Shrimp

Creamy Lemon Shrimp That Will Brighten Your Dinner Table

This Creamy Lemon Shrimp is a quick and healthy dish that elevates dinner with vibrant flavors and delightful textures.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Paleo, Whole30
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 lb Shrimp Deveined and tail-off
  • 1 cup Nutpods or Almond Milk Acts as a dairy-free cream base
  • 1/4 cup Water or Broth Can use chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp Arrowroot Starch Thickens sauce, can substitute with tapioca flour
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing shrimp and garlic
  • 2 tbsp Minced Garlic Enhances depth of flavor
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
For Flavor and Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Lemon Shrimp
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic. Sauté for about 1–2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden.
  2. Add the deveined shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and pour approximately 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice over them. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3–4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and almost fully opaque.
  3. Reduce heat to low, pour in 1 cup of nutpods or almond milk and 1/4 cup of water or broth, stirring gently. Allow to simmer for about 2 minutes.
  4. Create a small empty space in the skillet and add 1 tablespoon of arrowroot starch. Whisk it into the sauce until completely dissolved.
  5. Stir the shrimp back into the sauce, cooking for an additional minute until the shrimp are fully coated. Remove from heat.
  6. Plate the creamy lemon shrimp over zucchini noodles and garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with a mixed green salad for a perfectly balanced meal. Ensure to use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.

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