Low Carb Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistibly flavorful Low Carb Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta! This quick and easy recipe combines succulent, pan-seared shrimp tossed in rich garlic butter with tender zucchini noodles for a healthy twist on classic pasta. Infused with zesty lemon juice, a kick of red pepper flakes, and finished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, this dish is bursting with bold, mouthwatering flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's perfect for a low-carb, gluten-free meal that doesn't compromise on taste. Try this quick shrimp recipe to impress your family or guests with its vibrant flavors and guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups zucchini noodles
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Allow it to melt completely.
Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet. Toss the noodles in the melted butter for about 2-3 minutes until they are just tender.
Return the shrimp to the skillet with the zucchini noodles. Drizzle lemon juice over the shrimp and noodles.
Toss everything together for another minute to combine well and reheat the shrimp.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the chopped parsley and grated parmesan cheese over the top.
Serve immediately garnished with additional parsley and parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.3 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1001 mg | 334% | |
| Sodium | 2070 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 124.7 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 683 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 2569 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
