Garlic Butter Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles

Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2–3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined); 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles — can be bought this way at the store); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil); Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and pepper (optional)

Shrimp seared in garlic butter and tossed with zucchini noodles and lemon — a healthy, tasty and simple high-protein dinner for two or three.

2–3 servings
Prep 10 min
Cook 10 min
Ready in 20 min
About 32 g protein

A fork twirling zucchini noodles, with shrimp in the background

This is a healthy, tasty, and simple way to enjoy shrimp!

Optional additions: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan for extra flavor!

— Kristen

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles — can be bought this way at the store)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper (optional)

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 230
Protein: 32 g

Serving: 1/3 of the recipe. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

Prep shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper (optional).
Cook shrimp: Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Sauté garlic: Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add zucchini noodles: Toss the zucchini noodles into the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until just tender.
Combine and finish: Return the shrimp to the skillet and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
Serve: Divide onto plates and enjoy immediately.