Keto Butter Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

Juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, served over zucchini noodles for a creamy, low-carb meal bursting with flavor. This american-inspired seafood (low-carb, keto) ready in about 22 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, unsalted butter, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 medium, spiralized zucchini
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
2. Step 2: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer, cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet, then add spiralized zucchini and cook for 3 minutes until tender but still crisp, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet with lemon juice and chopped parsley, tossing to coat and cook for 1 minute more until heated through and fragrant.