Jul 14 2026
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Zoodles: Chicken Leonora Or Lemon Beef Or Shrimp Marinara Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Homemade zucchini noodles: choice of lemon pepper beef tenderloin or chicken Leonora: artichoke, mushroom, capers with citrus sauce or shrimp marinara zoodles - all tasty & healthy!

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Ingredients

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Zucchini Noodles

Chicken Leonora Option

Lemon Pepper Beef Tenderloin Option

Shrimp Marinara Option

Method

Zucchini Noodles Preparation

  1. 1

    Spiralize the Zucchini

    Using a spiralizer, spiralize the zucchini into noodles. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create thin strips.

  2. 2

    Salt the Zoodles

    Place the spiralized zucchini into a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Zoodles

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the salted zucchini noodles and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender but still firm. Remove from heat and set aside.

Chicken Leonora Cooking Instructions

  1. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Season the chicken breasts with black pepper and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from the skillet and let rest.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the same skillet, add garlic (minced), artichoke hearts, mushrooms, and capers. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add lemon juice and stir to combine.

  3. 6

    Combine and Serve

    Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet with the sauce. Serve over the sautéed zoodles.

Lemon Pepper Beef Tenderloin Cooking Instructions

  1. 7

    Prepare the Beef

    Season the beef tenderloin with lemon zest, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 8

    Cook the Beef

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and sear the beef for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Remove and let it rest.

  3. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Slice the beef and serve it over the sautéed zoodles.

Shrimp Marinara Cooking Instructions

  1. 10

    Cook the Shrimp

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.

  2. 11

    Add Marinara Sauce

    Add marinara sauce and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.

  3. 12

    Combine and Serve

    Serve the shrimp marinara over the sautéed zoodles.

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