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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles

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A fast, flavorful, and healthy dinner featuring shrimp sautéed in garlic butter served over tender zucchini noodles. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for hectic weeknights or spontaneous gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium or large size)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles (about 4 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, skip for dairy-free)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the zucchini noodles: Wash and dry zucchinis. Using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler, create noodles and set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture (5-7 minutes).
  2. Thaw and pat dry shrimp if frozen to remove moisture (about 5 minutes).
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and opaque, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes. Remove shrimp to a plate once done.
  5. In the same skillet, add olive oil. Toss in zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until tender but still slightly firm.
  6. Return shrimp to the skillet, drizzle lemon juice over everything, and toss gently to combine. Cook together for another minute to meld flavors.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. Pat shrimp dry before cooking to avoid steaming. Cook garlic low and slow to prevent burning. Spiralize zucchini and prep garlic while shrimp thaws to save time. Sauté zucchini noodles just until tender to avoid sogginess. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet to maintain texture.

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