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Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles Recipe

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4.6 from 137 reviews
  • Author: Lila
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Keto

Description

This Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a flavorful and quick low-carb dish perfect for a healthy dinner. Succulent shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, seasoned with Italian herbs and red pepper flakes, served atop fresh, light zucchini noodles, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

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Shrimp and Sauce

  • 1 pound (450g) raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons softened butter or ghee, divided
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken or vegetable stock (or white wine)
  • Hot sauce of your choice, to taste
  • Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Zucchini Noodles

  • 4 medium zucchini

Instructions

  1. Prepare Zucchini Noodles: Wash and trim the zucchini. Using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler, create zucchini noodles. Set these fresh noodles aside for later use.
  2. Cook Shrimp: Heat olive oil and half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp with salt and pepper, and cook them for about 1 minute without stirring to get a nice sear.
  3. Add Aromatics and Seasonings: Add chopped garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir and continue cooking the shrimp for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked. Then, transfer the shrimp to a plate to keep warm.
  4. Prepare Sauce: In the same pan, add the remaining butter, lemon juice, chicken or vegetable stock (or white wine), and hot sauce to taste. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly to combine the flavors and slightly reduce the sauce.
  5. Cook Zucchini Noodles: Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss them gently in the sauce. Cook for about 2 minutes, allowing the noodles to soften slightly and the sauce to thicken.
  6. Combine and Serve: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, stir for about a minute to combine everything well and heat through. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your keto-friendly garlic butter shrimp with zucchini noodles!

Notes

  • Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture; thawed frozen shrimp also works.
  • If you don’t have a spiralizer, julienne peeler or a regular vegetable peeler can be used to make zucchini strips.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes and hot sauce according to your spice preference.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with ghee or coconut oil.
  • Zucchini noodles cook quickly; avoid overcooking to prevent sogginess.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: keto garlic butter shrimp, zucchini noodles, low-carb shrimp recipe, keto dinner, garlic butter sauce, healthy shrimp meal, zucchini pasta, low-carb noodles, quick shrimp recipe

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