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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles
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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles is a quick, light, and flavorful low-carb dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a bright lemon garlic butter sauce served over fresh zucchini noodles. Ready in under 20 minutes, this nutrient-rich meal is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a healthy yet indulgent dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Zoodles

  • 1 lb medium-sized peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into zoodles

Sauce and Seasoning

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Extra lemon wedges (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp if not prepped. Spiralize fresh zucchinis into zoodles and set aside. Mince garlic, zest, and juice the lemon to have all ingredients ready for quick cooking.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant but not browned. Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and keep warm.
  3. Sauté the Zoodles: In the same skillet, add olive oil if needed, then add zoodles. Toss gently and cook for 2-3 minutes until warmed but still crisp. Avoid overcooking to prevent sogginess.
  4. Combine and Finish: Return shrimp to skillet with zoodles. Pour in lemon juice and sprinkle lemon zest over everything. Toss gently to coat shrimp and zoodles in the garlic butter sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired, then remove from heat.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons and garlic for the best flavor.
  • Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture; cook only until pink.
  • Spiralize zucchini just before cooking to maintain crispness.
  • Use a large skillet for even cooking and easy tossing.
  • Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Keywords: Lemon garlic butter shrimp, zoodles, low carb, healthy shrimp recipe, quick dinner, gluten free, zucchini noodles

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