Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles

Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 4 medium zucchini, spiralized; 4 tbsp ghee (or clarified butter); 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Plump shrimp sauteed in a fragrant garlic and ghee sauce served over spiralized zucchini noodles for a light yet satisfying grain-free dinner ready in under 25 minutes.

22 minEasyServes 4320 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanDinnerStovetopPaleoHigh ProteinLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled, deveined
4 medium zucchini, spiralized
4 tbsp ghee (or clarified butter)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Pat 1.5 lbs peeled, deveined large shrimp dry and season with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

Heat half the 4 tbsp ghee (or clarified butter) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove to a plate.
3

In the same skillet, add the remaining ghee over medium heat. Add 6 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes, pressing lightly to burst them and release juices.
5

Add 4 medium spiralized zucchini to the pan and toss for 1-2 minutes just until slightly softened but still crisp. Do not overcook.
6

Return shrimp to the pan, add the juice of 1 lemon, and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7

Serve immediately topped with 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.

Questions

How long does Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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