Name: Citrus Grilled Shrimp Zoodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 tsp finely grated lime zest (from one medium lime); 1.5 tsp finely grated orange zest; 3-4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh minced cilantro; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; 1.5 tbsp fresh orange juice; 6 tbsp olive oil; 0.5–0.75 tsp fine sea salt, plus additional for seasoning shrimp; 0.25 tsp black pepper or chipotle chili powder; 1 tsp honey (optional; excludes Whole30 compliance); 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp; Salt and pepper for shrimp seasoning; 3-4 medium zucchini, spiralized; 0.25–0.5 tsp sea salt for sweating zucchini; Extra fresh cilantro for garnish

Description

Citrus Grilled Shrimp Zoodles is a delightful dish featuring marinated shrimp grilled to perfection and tossed with fresh spiralized zucchini noodles, offering a light and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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1.5 tsp finely grated lime zest (from one medium lime)
1.5 tsp finely grated orange zest
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh minced cilantro
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1.5 tbsp fresh orange juice
6 tbsp olive oil
0.5–0.75 tsp fine sea salt, plus additional for seasoning shrimp
0.25 tsp black pepper or chipotle chili powder
1 tsp honey (optional; excludes Whole30 compliance)
1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
Salt and pepper for shrimp seasoning
3–4 medium zucchini, spiralized
0.25–0.5 tsp sea salt for sweating zucchini
Extra fresh cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

Combine all marinade ingredients except olive oil in a bowl and whisk or blend on low. Gradually whisk in olive oil to emulsify.
Reserve 3 tbsp of the marinade and add shrimp to it. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Keep remaining marinade refrigerated for serving.
Spiralize zucchini into noodles and place in a colander over a bowl. Sprinkle with sea salt and let sweat for about one hour. Drain and press out excess moisture with paper towels.
Heat grill to high and brush grates lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Remove shrimp from marinade, shake off excess but keep light coating. Season lightly with sea salt and pepper. Grill shrimp in a single layer, 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking.
Allow shrimp to cool slightly. Toss with zucchini noodles and preferred amount of remaining marinade. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
For a spicier kick, consider adding chipotle chili powder.
Marinating the shrimp for longer will enhance the flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 150mg