Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles
A delightful dish of sautéed shrimp with spiralized zucchini in a garlic butter sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 zucchini, spiralized
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Prep the zucchini by spiralizing them into noodles.
- Sauté the shrimp in a large skillet with melted butter until pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Toss the spiralized zucchini in the garlic-butter mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet, add lemon juice, and toss everything together for a minute.
Notes
Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and crusty bread. Can be made ahead by preparing ingredients separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, zucchini noodles, garlic butter, healthy recipe, quick meal