¼teaspoonblack pepperfreshly-cracked (or more, to taste)
½teaspoonof salt(or more, to taste)
½teaspoonred pepper flakes(or more, to taste - optional)
Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
Step 1: Making zucchini noodles
Chop and discard the ends of the zucchini. Slice with a potato peeler. Discard the top and bottom slices that are almost all peel.Arrange the slices one on top of the other, and cut them into very fine strips with
Step 2: Cooking the shrimp
Heat oil over low heat. Add garlic and stir. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 5 minutes (make sure it does not burn).Stir in the spinach. Cover and cook until the spinach are a bit wilted (3-5 mins).Stir in the shrimp, followed by the basil. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp start turning pink.
Step 3: Cooking the noodles
Add and stir noodles into the pan. Cover and simmer until the noodles are wilted but still "al dente" (1-3 mins).Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes to taste and drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.