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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful 20-minute recipe featuring garlic butter shrimp paired with crisp zucchini noodles for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: rinse and spiralize zucchini into noodles, then set aside in a colander to drain excess moisture. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, then flip.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir quickly and cook another 2-3 minutes until shrimp is opaque and fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet. Toss gently with shrimp and garlic butter, warming through for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Remove pan from heat. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and noodles. Toss again, then sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
  6. Serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan or cracked black pepper.

Notes

To prevent soggy zucchini noodles, drain and lightly squeeze them before cooking. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Frozen shrimp can be used if fully thawed and patted dry.

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