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This image features a plate of keto garlic butter shrimp served on a bed of zucchini noodles, garnished with freshly grated parmesan and chopped parsley.

Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a quick and flavorful low-carb dish. Succulent shrimp and tender zucchini noodles are cooked in a buttery garlic sauce, creating a perfect weeknight meal that's healthy, delicious, and satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 199 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pan
  • Grater
  • Tongs
  • Spiralizer
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 medium zucchini
  • Freshly grated parmesan or chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano, optional
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced or crushed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ tsp raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and trim the zucchini, then use a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles and set them aside.
    This image shows fresh zucchini being rinsed and spiralized into noodles, ready for cooking.
  • Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
    This image shows a hot pan with olive oil heating up, preparing to cook the shrimp.
  • Place the shrimp in the heated pan, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for one minute.
    This image shows raw shrimp being cooked in a pan, turning pink and beginning to release their natural juices.
  • Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper to the pan with the shrimp.
    This image illustrates minced garlic and Italian seasoning being added to the pan with shrimp for enhanced flavor.
  • Continue cooking the shrimp for one minute per side, until they turn light pink and the garlic becomes golden brown.
    This image shows shrimp fully cooked, coated in garlic butter sauce, and ready to be mixed with zucchini noodles.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and transfer them to a bowl.
  • In the same pan, melt the butter and add the zucchini noodles.
    This image captures butter melting in the pan, creating a rich base for cooking the zucchini noodles.
  • Season the zucchini noodles with salt and pepper, cooking them for about two minutes until tender.
    This image shows spiralized zucchini noodles being sautéed in butter, seasoned lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Return the cooked shrimp to the pan with the zucchini noodles.
    This image depicts shrimp being mixed into the zucchini noodles in the pan, ensuring the flavors combine evenly.
  • Mix everything thoroughly, ensuring the shrimp and noodles are evenly coated in the garlic butter sauce.
    This image shows the dish being garnished with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for a finishing touch.
  • Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
    This image showcases the completed dish of garlic butter shrimp and zucchini noodles, beautifully plated and ready to serve.

Notes

  • Opt for large shrimp for easier handling and quicker cooking.