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Fresh Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet with Zucchini Noodles

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner featuring tender shrimp cooked in garlic butter served over crisp zucchini noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights and low-carb diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined (thawed if frozen)
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles (about 6 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry zucchinis. Spiralize into noodles (about 6 cups). Place noodles in a colander, sprinkle lightly with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. If frozen, thaw shrimp under cold running water and pat dry. Trim tails if desired. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden. Flip and cook another 1-2 minutes until opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  5. Add zucchini noodles to skillet with garlic butter. Toss gently to coat and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still firm.
  6. Return shrimp to skillet with noodles. Toss gently. Add fresh lemon juice, red pepper flakes if using, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and remove from heat.
  7. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to avoid steaming. Use both butter and olive oil to prevent butter from burning. Salt zucchini noodles and drain before cooking to avoid sogginess. Cook noodles over medium heat briefly to keep them firm. Add lemon juice at the end to brighten flavors. Spiralize zucchini ahead and store wrapped in paper towels in fridge for up to a day to save time.

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