Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini (Printable Version)

Succulent shrimp in garlic butter atop fresh zucchini noodles for a light, flavorful meal.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
03 - 2 cups baby spinach, optional

→ Aromatics

04 - 5 cloves garlic, minced

→ Fats & Oils

05 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

→ Citrus

11 - 1 lemon, zested and juiced

# Steps:

01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
03 - Lower heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in crushed red pepper flakes and lemon zest.
05 - Add spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss in the garlic butter sauce. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but crisp.
06 - Add baby spinach if using, cooking until wilted, about 1 minute.
07 - Return shrimp to skillet, pour in lemon juice, and toss to combine. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the dish and serve immediately.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Light and low carb meal
  • Quick and easy preparation
02 -
  • Contains shellfish and dairy allergens
  • Add white wine for extra richness if desired
03 -
  • Do not overcook zucchini noodles to keep them crisp
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor
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