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Quick Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles Recipe Easy 15 Minute Dinner

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A quick, flavorful, and light dinner featuring garlicky butter shrimp served over fresh zucchini noodles, ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles (about 4 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Spiralize 4 medium zucchinis into noodles (about 4 cups). Set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
  2. Pat 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Toss the zucchini noodles into the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, just until noodles are warmed and slightly softened but still have a bit of bite.
  6. Return the shrimp to the skillet, squeeze 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice over everything, and toss gently to combine. Cook for an additional 1 minute to warm through and blend flavors.
  7. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley on top and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dry zucchini noodles well before cooking to prevent sogginess. Cook shrimp just until pink and opaque to avoid rubberiness. Add garlic after shrimp is removed to prevent burning. Use medium heat for best results. Optionally add a splash of white wine with garlic butter for richer sauce. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently in skillet to avoid soggy noodles.

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