Print

Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles - featured image
Print Recipe

A quick and easy healthy dinner featuring seared shrimp in a garlic butter sauce served over tender-crisp zucchini noodles. Ready in under 20 minutes, this low-carb dish is flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Optional: Coconut oil instead of butter for dairy-free version

Instructions

  1. Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and place them in a colander. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Gently squeeze the noodles with paper towels to remove remaining water.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add shrimp in a single layer, season with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium, add olive oil and remaining tablespoon of butter to the pan. Toss in zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp.
  5. Return shrimp to the pan with noodles. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything and toss gently to combine. Cook for an additional minute to warm through.
  6. Transfer to plates, garnish with chopped parsley and, if desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to get a perfect sear. Salt zucchini noodles and drain to prevent sogginess. Add garlic at the right moment to avoid bitterness. Prepare zucchini noodles ahead to save time. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut or olive oil and omit cheese.

Nutrition

Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, zucchini noodles, low carb dinner, quick shrimp recipe, healthy dinner, easy weeknight meal

Find it online: https://crispcraving.com/quick-garlic-butter-shrimp-with-zucchini-noodles-recipe-easy-healthy-dinner/