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Quick Lemon Garlic Shrimp Recipe with Zucchini Noodles

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A fast, fresh, and flavorful dinner featuring seared shrimp in a bright lemon-garlic sauce served over tender zucchini noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights or light entertaining.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and place them in a colander. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Gently squeeze the noodles with paper towels to remove leftover water.
  2. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once butter melts, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
  4. Add shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  5. Pour in lemon juice and sprinkle red pepper flakes if using. Stir and let simmer for 1 minute to meld flavors.
  6. Reduce heat to low and add zucchini noodles. Toss gently to coat with sauce and warm through for 2-3 minutes, keeping noodles tender but slightly firm.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle with lemon zest and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat shrimp and zucchini noodles dry to avoid watery dishes. Cook shrimp just until pink to prevent rubbery texture. Zest lemon before juicing for extra flavor. If dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil or plant-based butter. Leftovers keep up to 2 days refrigerated; reheat gently.

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