Sautéed Garlic Butter Shrimp with Parmesan Zucchini Noodles

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Tender shrimp cooked in garlic butter served over zucchini noodles tossed with Parmesan for a light, low-carb dinner. This Italian-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, zucchini, spiralized into noodles, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until melted and foaming. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Step 3: Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add remaining 1 tbsp butter, and then add 4 spiralized medium zucchinis. Toss zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still firm.
  4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet with zucchini noodles. Pour 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over everything and sprinkle 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to combine and warm through.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

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