Description
This Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles recipe is a flavorful and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Juicy shrimp cooked in a garlic butter sauce, served over fresh zucchini noodles, and topped with Parmesan cheese – a delicious low-carb and keto-friendly meal!
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Zucchini Noodles:
- 4 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet. Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes, then add shrimp and cook until pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Sauté Zucchini Noodles: In the same skillet, add remaining butter and zucchini noodles. Cook until slightly softened.
- Combine and Serve: Return shrimp to the skillet, add lemon juice and parsley. Toss everything together and heat through. Serve garnished with Parmesan.
Notes
- To prevent soggy noodles, avoid overcooking the zucchini.
- You can prep the zoodles ahead and store them in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
