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Savory Skillet Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini

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A quick and easy skillet recipe featuring juicy garlic butter shrimp and tender zucchini, perfect for a healthy and comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
  • Salt to taste (start with ½ teaspoon)
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Cut off the ends of the zucchinis and slice into ¼ inch thick half-moons. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Let the butter melt completely without browning.
  4. Add minced garlic to the melted butter and oil mixture. Stir continuously until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes. Avoid burning the garlic.
  5. Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove shrimp to a plate.
  6. Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet. Toss in zucchini slices, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and just tender, about 5-6 minutes.
  7. Return shrimp to the skillet with zucchini. Add red pepper flakes (if using), chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Stir gently and warm through for another minute.
  8. Adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Serve hot straight from the skillet.

Notes

If butter browns too quickly, reduce heat to prevent burning. Pat shrimp dry before cooking for better sear. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook shrimp in batches if needed. Adding lemon juice at the end brightens the dish. For dairy-free, substitute butter with plant-based butter or extra olive oil.

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