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Fresh Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles

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A quick, delicious, and low-carb dinner featuring garlicky buttery shrimp paired with crisp zucchini noodles, perfect for keto or paleo diets.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined (medium to large size works best)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Salt, to taste
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dry white wine or chicken broth (optional)

Instructions

  1. Using your spiralizer, create noodles from the zucchinis. Place them in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Then, gently pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter. Toss in the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes over medium heat until just tender but still al dente. Season lightly with salt.
  5. Lower heat to medium-low. Add butter, lemon juice, and white wine or broth to the skillet. Stir until butter melts and sauce is slightly reduced (about 2 minutes). Return shrimp to skillet and toss everything together to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and toss gently.
  6. Transfer to plates and garnish with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Salt zucchini noodles and let them sit to remove moisture to avoid sogginess. Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure proper searing. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or vegan butter. Thaw frozen shrimp completely before cooking.

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