Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp (Print)

Tender shrimp cooked in garlic butter served atop zucchini noodles for a flavorful twist.

# Components:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

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

→ Sauce and Seasoning

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

→ Garnish

10 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Perfectly keto-friendly with only 6g of carbs per serving
  • The garlic butter sauce is rich and satisfying without being heavy
  • Zucchini noodles provide the perfect texture without the carbs
  • Simple enough for beginners but impressive enough for guests
02 -
  • For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce as mentioned in the recipe notes
  • Make sure your skillet is hot enough before adding the shrimp to get a nice sear
  • Don't salt the zucchini noodles in advance as they'll release too much water
  • Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, as this recipe moves quickly
  • If serving guests, spiralize the zucchini ahead of time and store in the refrigerator
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