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Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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A quick, fresh, and satisfying one-pan dinner featuring shrimp cooked in a lemon garlic butter sauce served over zucchini noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights, this light and flavorful dish is easy to prepare and healthy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) medium or large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • About 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep the zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or use store-bought zucchini noodles. If using store-bought, drain excess moisture by placing in a colander with a pinch of salt for 10 minutes, then gently squeeze out water.
  2. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Add lemon juice and zest to the skillet and let the sauce simmer gently for 30 seconds.
  6. Add zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently in the lemon garlic butter sauce for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
  7. Return cooked shrimp to the pan and toss everything together to coat evenly. Cook for an additional minute to warm shrimp through.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top, and toss gently before serving.

Notes

Pat shrimp dry before cooking to get a nice sear and avoid rubbery texture. Drain zucchini noodles well to prevent sogginess and toss them in the pan only briefly to keep a slight crunch. Use fresh garlic and lemon zest for best flavor. For dairy-free option, substitute butter with plant-based alternatives or extra olive oil. Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking shrimp; cook in batches if needed.

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Keywords: shrimp, lemon garlic butter shrimp, zucchini noodles, one-pan dinner, healthy dinner, quick dinner, low-carb, gluten-free

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