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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles
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Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles is a quick, healthy, and flavorful low-carb dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with zesty lemon, served over light, crunchy zucchini noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe balances freshness, richness, and nutrition in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Seafood

  • 12 oz fresh or frozen peeled shrimp

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into zoodles
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or fresh basil/cilantro as variation)

Fats & Oils

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Citrus

  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Seasonings & Spices

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Zoodles: Spiralize fresh zucchinis into noodles using a spiralizer. If unavailable, use pre-packaged zoodles or finely slice zucchini into thin strips. Place them in a colander and let them drain to remove excess moisture to prevent sogginess.
  2. Cook the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Add them to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside to avoid overcooking.
  3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes if using. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Add Lemon and Shrimp: Pour in fresh lemon juice and zest, stirring to combine with the garlic butter. Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce.
  5. Cook the Zoodles: Add drained zucchini noodles to the skillet. Gently toss for 1-2 minutes to warm them and absorb flavors while keeping their crisp texture. Avoid overcooking to maintain freshness.
  6. Final Touches: Remove skillet from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Don’t overcook shrimp to prevent rubbery texture; watch for color change.
  • Drain zoodles thoroughly to avoid excess moisture diluting the sauce.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest flavor.
  • Sauté garlic on medium-low heat to avoid bitterness from burning.
  • Serve immediately to keep zoodles crisp and enjoyable.
  • Store leftover shrimp and zoodles separately for better texture retention.
  • Avoid freezing the full dish as zucchini noodles become watery after thawing; freeze shrimp before adding zoodles if needed.

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