Craving something light, healthy, and packed with flavor? This Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles (Zucchini Noodles) is your go-to dinner. It’s rich in protein, low in carbs, and comes together in just 20 minutes — all in one skillet!
This dish is perfect for keto, gluten-free, or clean-eating diets.
✅ Why You’ll Love It:
- Low-carb & keto-friendly
- Naturally gluten-free
- High-protein, low-calorie
- One-pan = easy cleanup
- On the table in under 20 minutes
🍤 Ingredients (Serves 2–3):
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: grated Parmesan or lemon zest
🔪 Instructions:
- Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add zoodles and toss for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return shrimp to the pan, squeeze in lemon juice, and toss everything together.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and optional cheese or zest.
