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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles 

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins
Servings 4
Estimated Cost $  15
Calories 250
Best Season Summer, Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Gluten-Free, Paleo
Description

This Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a delicious, super low-carb, and sugar-free dinner option that's perfect for those following a keto or low-carb diet. The tender shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce and served over a bed of zucchini noodles, offering a light yet satisfying meal that's ready in under 30 minutes. It's a fantastic option for a weeknight dinner that is both flavorful and healthy.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound Large shrimp ((peeled and deveined))
  • 3 medium zucchinis ((spiralized into noodles))
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic ((minced))
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine ((optional))
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ((optional))
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley ((chopped))
  • 1 lemon ((cut into wedges))
Instructions
    Step 1
  1. Cook the shrimp

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

  2. Saute the shrimp

    In the same skillet, add the butter and garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant. If using, add the chicken broth or white wine to the skillet and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce slightly.

    3. Step 2
  3. Cook your Zucchini

    Add the zucchini noodles to a separate skillet and toss them in the garlic butter sauce for 2-3 minutes until they are just tender but still have a slight crunch.

    4. Step 3
  4. Combine shrimp and zucchinicombine shrimp and zucchini

    Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss to combine, and cook for another minute until everything is heated through. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes (if using) and fresh parsley.

    5. Step 4
  5. ServeGarlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

    Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 20g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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