Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles
Description
This recipe begins by gently cooking garlic in butter to infuse flavor before briefly sautéing zucchini noodles until just tender, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. The shrimp is then cooked separately with garlic and shallots in butter until pink and juicy, followed by a finish of lemon zest and fresh parsley. Combining these elements creates a dish that is buttery and fragrant, with a tender yet slightly crisp texture from the zucchini noodles.
Ideal served immediately, the dish embodies a balanced meal main course that showcases fresh ingredients without heavy sauces. The use of spiralized zucchini noodles offers a light, vegetable-forward base well suited for those seeking lower-carb alternatives.
Using a spiral slicer simplifies the preparation of zucchini noodles, making it a quick-prep recipe for home cooks.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter divided, unsalted
- 4 cloves garlic minced and divided
- 1 pound zucchini 3 medium-sized, spiralized
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in zucchini noodles until just tender, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
- Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add remaining 2 cloves garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and parsley.
- Serve immediately with zucchini noodles.
Notes
- Using a spiral slicer speeds up making zucchini noodles to just minutes.
- Serve immediately to retain the texture of shrimp and zucchini noodles.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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