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Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles

Super skinny, super low carb! Made in less than 30 minutes! It’s so flavorful, you won’t even miss the pasta here!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced and divided
  • 1 pound 3 medium-sized zucchini, spiralized*
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 1 pound medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

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  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in zucchini noodles until just tender, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve immediately with zucchini noodles.

Notes

  • *This is the spiral slicer that I use. It’s so easy to use – it honestly just takes minutes to spiralize!
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