Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp (Printable version)

Shrimp sautéed in garlic butter paired with tender zucchini noodles for a light, flavorful low-carb dish.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

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

→ Sauce & Seasoning

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

→ Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

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 2–3 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 until fragrant. Stir in red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
04 - Add zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 2–3 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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Keto-Friendly: Perfectly fits a low-carb lifestyle with only 6g of carbs per serving.
  • Quick Prep: Total time of 25 minutes makes it an ideal weeknight dinner.
  • Gluten-Free: Uses zucchini noodles as a natural, healthy alternative to pasta.
02 -
  • Patting the shrimp dry is essential for a good sear.
  • Use a large skillet to prevent the zucchini noodles from steaming and becoming mushy.
  • Tongs are the best tool for tossing the noodles and shrimp together evenly.
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