Sautéed Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles with Lemon Garlic Butter

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Light and refreshing sautéed shrimp tossed with zucchini noodles in a bright lemon garlic butter sauce, perfect for a healthy and quick dinner. This low-carb recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs shrimp, olive oil, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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: 15 min Serves 3 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz peeled shrimp seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, sautéing for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  2. Step 2: Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside. Lower heat to medium, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 spiralized zucchini noodles, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the skillet. Toss and cook for 2-3 minutes until noodles soften but remain slightly crisp.
  4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, mix well with noodles and sauce, and cook for 1 more minute to combine flavors.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish, and serve immediately.

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