Garlic Butter Shrimp Zoodles (Low-Carb)
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Ingredients : Peel and devein shrimp, and spiralize zucchinis into noodles. Mince garlic and chop fresh herbs.
- Step 2: Sauté Garlic : Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt butter, add minced garlic, and cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Cook Shrimp : Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet.
- Step 4: Cook Zoodles : Add zucchini noodles to the same skillet and sauté 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still firm.
- Step 5: Combine and Season : Return shrimp to the skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, and toss with zoodles to coat in garlic butter.
- Step 6: Serve : Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and optional Parmesan cheese. Serve hot immediately.