Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp (Printable Version)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 and 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

# Directions:

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 and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Stir in red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
05 - Add zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but still have bite.
06 - Return shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together for 1 minute to heat through.
07 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than takeout and tastes significantly better than anything you'd pay thirty dollars for.
  • The garlic butter sauce is so luxurious you'll forget you're eating something that won't spike your blood sugar.
  • Zucchini noodles actually have texture when you don't overcook them, which changes everything about whether you'll make this again.
02 -
  • Zucchini noodles release an incredible amount of water as they cook, which is why you don't add salt to them before they hit the hot pan—salt accelerates the water release and makes everything soupy.
  • Buy shrimp the same day you plan to cook it or freeze it immediately, because shrimp deteriorates faster than almost any other protein and will taste off-flavored if it's been thawing in your refrigerator for days.
03 -
  • Toast your Parmesan under the broiler for 30 seconds if you've grated it fresh, which creates texture and deepens the flavor in a way that changes the entire eating experience.
  • Squeeze your lemon right before serving rather than earlier, because the acidity fades as it sits and heats through, so last-minute citrus is always brighter.
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