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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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A quick and easy low-carb dinner featuring garlic butter shrimp served over tender zucchini noodles, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the zucchinis. Using a spiralizer, create noodles and place them in a colander. Lightly salt and let them drain for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side without moving them. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. When melted and bubbling, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Drain any liquid from zucchini noodles and add them to the skillet. Toss gently with garlic butter for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still retaining a little crunch.
  6. Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat evenly in the garlic butter. Cook for another minute to heat through.
  7. Remove from heat and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and noodles. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
  8. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Lightly toasting the garlic prevents bitterness. Letting zucchini noodles drain removes excess moisture to avoid sogginess. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with olive oil or a plant-based alternative. Spiralized yellow squash can be used if zucchini is not in season.

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