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Healthy Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodle Bowl

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A quick, fresh, and healthy garlic butter shrimp zucchini noodle bowl with Parmesan and lemon, perfect for light dinners or lunches. This recipe combines juicy shrimp, tender zucchini noodles, and a creamy garlic butter sauce with bright lemon flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 50 g)
  • 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the zucchinis. Use a spiralizer to create noodles and set aside in a colander to drain excess moisture.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter melts and foams, add shrimp in a single layer. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and cover loosely to keep warm.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet. When melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Sauté about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Stir in lemon zest and juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Add zucchini noodles to skillet. Toss gently with tongs for 2-3 minutes until warmed and slightly tender but still firm. Avoid overcooking.
  7. Return cooked shrimp to pan. Toss to coat in garlic butter lemon sauce.
  8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan over shrimp and noodles. Toss lightly to combine and melt cheese slightly. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

If zucchini noodles release too much water, drain well before adding to pan and consider sautéing separately to avoid watery sauce. Avoid browning garlic to prevent bitterness. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and Parmesan with vegan cheese or nutritional yeast. Use fresh lemon zest for best flavor. Store shrimp and noodles separately for leftovers and reheat gently.

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Keywords: garlic butter shrimp, zucchini noodles, healthy dinner, low carb, gluten free, quick recipe, easy shrimp recipe, lemon shrimp, Parmesan shrimp

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