Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp (Printable)

Sautéed shrimp in a garlic butter sauce combined with fresh zucchini noodles for a light, flavorful dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Sauce & Seasoning

05 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
06 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
02 - Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
04 - Stir in red pepper flakes and lemon juice.
05 - Add zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, just until noodles are tender but still have bite.
06 - Return shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together for 1 minute to heat through.
07 - Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in under 25 minutes, which means you can actually make it on a Tuesday and not lose your mind.
  • The zucchini noodles stay firm and don't turn into sad mush if you time it right, keeping everything light and satisfying.
  • You get restaurant-quality results from your home kitchen without needing fancy ingredients or techniques.
02 -
  • The shrimp and zucchini noodles cook in completely different timelines, so keeping them separate until the very end is what prevents overcooked seafood and mushy vegetables.
  • Wet zucchini will release water into your sauce and dilute all that buttery goodness, so pat the spiralized noodles dry with paper towels before they hit the pan.
03 -
  • Buy frozen shrimp if fresh isn't available—thaw them in cold water and pat them extra dry because the moisture in thawed shrimp is what sabotages the sear.
  • Toast your minced garlic in the butter for exactly 30 seconds so it becomes sweet and fragrant instead of sharp and raw or bitter and burnt.
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