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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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A quick and easy healthy dinner recipe featuring tender shrimp in a buttery garlic sauce served over light, crisp zucchini noodles. Ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Spiralize 4 medium zucchinis. Place noodles in a colander and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let rest for 10 minutes to draw out moisture, then gently squeeze with paper towels to remove excess water.
  2. Pat 1 pound of peeled and deveined large shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from pan and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned, stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice. Let the sauce bubble gently.
  6. Add the prepared zucchini noodles to the pan. Toss quickly in the garlic butter sauce for 2-3 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
  7. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat shrimp in sauce and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Remove from heat. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley on top and serve immediately.

Notes

If zucchini noodles release too much water, drain some liquid from the pan before adding shrimp back to avoid a watery dish. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Dry shrimp well before searing to get a nice caramelized crust. Avoid overcooking zucchini noodles to keep texture crisp. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and use avocado oil instead of olive oil.

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