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Quick 15-Minute Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful dish featuring garlicky shrimp and fresh zucchini noodles, perfect for light dinners or busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp (wild-caught if possible)
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles (about 4 cups)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry 3 medium zucchinis. Using a spiralizer, create noodles and place them in a colander. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels before cooking.
  2. If frozen, thaw shrimp under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for about 30 seconds without burning the garlic.
  4. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  5. In the same pan, add remaining olive oil and butter. Toss in zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently until just tender but still crisp.
  6. Return shrimp to the pan with the noodles. Pour fresh lemon juice over everything and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Salt zucchini noodles and let them sit to draw out moisture to prevent sogginess. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubberiness. Add a splash of white wine or broth if pan gets too dry. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or omit it and add more olive oil. Use a vegetable peeler if no spiralizer is available.

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