One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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A light and refreshing dish featuring succulent shrimp cooked in a lemon-garlic butter sauce, served over a bed of zucchini noodles. This mediterranean-inspired seafood (low-carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, olive oil, butter 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.

★ 3.5 (12 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp butter and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and butter is foamy.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 medium spiralized zucchinis, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; toss and cook for 3-4 minutes until zucchini is tender but still has a slight bite.
  4. Step 4: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, add 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, and toss to combine and heat through for 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with lemon slices on the side.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles low-carb?

Yes — this recipe is tagged low-carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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