Lemon Garlic Shrimp with zucchini Zoodles

One of my more successful recipes for the HCG diet. To stay on protocol, skip the oil and butter and sub chicken broth. A quick and easy recipe that can come together on a weeknight! Delicious!

Ingredients

• 4 medium sized zucchini 
• 1 lb of shrimp
• 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 T butter (can sub with 1/4 cup chicken broth for HCG P2)
• 2 T olive oil (can sub with 1/4 cup chicken broth for HCG P2)
• juice of one large lemon
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• old bay seasoning

Instructions

1. Zoodle the zucchini and add it to a frying pan along with a splash of olive oil (or broth).
2. Saute for about 5-7 minutes on medium. It is done when it is still a bit “firm”.
3. Set aside. (preferably on paper towels to absorb any excess moisture)
4. Add the fresh shrimp to pan saute with a little butter on medium until just done. Season with salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder.
5. Set aside.
6. Add 2 T butter to the pan along with the garlic.
7. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
8. Add the shrimp and zoodles back to the pan and squeeze the juice of one lemon over top. Sprinkle with Old Bay Seasoning.
9. Toss and heat for 1-2 minutes.