Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles Recipe
This Keto Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles recipe is a quick, low-carb, and flavorful meal perfect for a healthy dinner. Tender shrimp cooked in garlic butter and Italian seasoning are combined with fresh zucchini noodles, simmered in a zesty lemon and stock sauce, creating a delicious and satisfying dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Zucchini
- 1 pound (450g) raw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 medium zucchini
Cooking Fats and Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons softened butter or ghee, divided
Seasonings and Flavorings
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
- 1/4 cup (60ml) chicken or vegetable stock, or white wine
- Hot sauce of your choice, to taste
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare zucchini noodles: Wash and trim the zucchini, then spiralize or julienne them into noodles. Set aside for later use.
- Cook shrimp: Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook without stirring for 1 minute to get a nice sear.
- Season shrimp: Add finely chopped garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Stir and continue cooking the shrimp for another 1-2 minutes until cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon juice, chicken or vegetable stock (or white wine), and hot sauce. Simmer this sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly to combine flavors and reduce slightly.
- Cook zucchini noodles: Stir in the zucchini noodles, cooking them in the sauce for about 2 minutes until they are tender but still have slight bite, allowing the sauce to reduce and coat the noodles well.
- Combine and serve: Add the cooked shrimp back into the skillet, stir for about 1 minute to reheat and coat with sauce. Serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley and optional lemon slices. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute ghee for butter to keep the recipe dairy-free and increase the keto-friendliness.
- Adjust the hot sauce amount to your preferred spice level.
- For best results, use fresh shrimp instead of frozen and thawed.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for more color and nutrients.
- Zucchini noodles cook quickly, so avoid overcooking to maintain a good texture.
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