Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
A quick and easy low-carb dinner recipe featuring juicy shrimp and fresh zucchini noodles tossed in garlic butter, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Spiralize 3 medium zucchinis into noodles. Place them in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and set aside for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels before cooking.
- Pat 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium, add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 4 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
- Toss the drained and dried zucchini noodles into the skillet with the garlic butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until just tender but still slightly firm.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add juice of half a lemon and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together to coat evenly and warm through for about 1 minute.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Salt and drain zucchini noodles to prevent sogginess. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Cook zucchini noodles just until tender to avoid mushiness. Butter and olive oil combination raises smoke point and prevents burning garlic. Serve immediately for best texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/3 to 1/4 of
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
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