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Description
A light and flavorful dish featuring zucchini noodles and shrimp in a garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a low-carb meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add red pepper flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Do not overcook the zucchini noodles to keep them firm.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg