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Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp Recipe with Crispy Zucchini Noodles

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A quick and easy one-pan meal featuring caramelized honey garlic shrimp paired with crispy zucchini noodles, perfect for a satisfying low-carb dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or light olive oil/avocado oil)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the zucchinis. Using a spiralizer, create long noodles and place them in a colander. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once shimmering, add shrimp in a single layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden.
  4. Flip the shrimp and pour half of the honey garlic sauce over them. Cook another 2 minutes until shrimp are cooked through and sauce thickens slightly. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Drain any liquid from zucchini noodles and add to skillet. Spread out to create contact with pan. Let cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop crisp edges.
  6. Stir noodles gently, then add remaining honey garlic sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are coated and tender but still slightly crisp.
  7. Return shrimp to pan, toss everything together to coat in sauce, and heat through for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley or sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing; cook in batches if needed. Salt zucchini noodles and let them sit to draw out moisture to prevent sogginess. Use medium-high heat for crispier noodles. Use a non-stick skillet for easier cleanup. Adjust honey and soy sauce to taste. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.

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