Description

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles is a quick, fresh, and flavorful dish combining tender shrimp sautéed in a luscious lemon garlic butter sauce with light, crunchy zucchini noodles. This healthy, low-carb recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Vibrant and indulgent without heaviness, it balances taste and nutrition effortlessly.

Ingredients

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Seafood and Vegetables

1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into zoodles (about 4 cups)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Sauces and Oils

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice (preferably fresh)
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Seasonings and Extras

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

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Instructions

Prepare the Zoodles: Use a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles or buy pre-spiralized zoodles. Lightly salt them and set aside for a few minutes to release excess moisture, then pat dry to prevent sogginess.
Sauté the Shrimp: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Cook shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skillet and keep warm.
Make the Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add minced garlic. Sauté gently until fragrant, about 1 minute, ensuring garlic does not burn. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes if using to create a bright, flavorful sauce.
Combine Shrimp and Zoodles: Add zoodles to the skillet and toss gently, cooking for 1-2 minutes until tender but still crisp. Return shrimp to the pan and mix everything together to coat evenly with the sauce.
Garnish and Serve: Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the dish, adjust salt and pepper if needed, and serve immediately while warm and fresh.

Notes

Pat zucchini noodles dry to avoid watery sauce and soggy texture.
Do not overcook shrimp to prevent rubbery texture; cook just until pink and opaque.
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the brightest, cleanest flavors.
Cook garlic gently over medium heat to avoid bitterness.
Serve immediately as zoodles soften quickly after cooking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 180mg