Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp (Printable Version)

Succulent garlic butter shrimp served over fresh zucchini noodles in a light, flavorful meal.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Sauce & Seasoning

05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

# How To Make:

01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
04 - Add zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until noodles are tender but still have bite.
05 - Return shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together for 1 minute to heat through. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes, which means you can make this on a Tuesday night without losing your mind.
  • The shrimp stays tender and juicy while those zucchini noodles soak up all that buttery garlic goodness without turning mushy.
  • It feels indulgent enough for date night but clean enough that you won't feel weighed down afterward.
02 -
  • Spiralize your zucchini right before cooking if possible, or they'll release water and make your sauce watery—I learned this the hard way on attempt number two.
  • Don't crowd the pan when you first sear the shrimp; give them space or they'll steam instead of getting a golden exterior, and that crust is where the real flavor lives.
03 -
  • Buy shrimp that's still frozen if you can—it's fresher than what's been sitting in the case, and you can thaw it quickly in cool water right before cooking.
  • Keep that skillet moving but don't fuss; the zucchini noodles need gentle heat or they'll break apart into a sad mush.
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