Paleo Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta
Indulge in the savory delights of this Paleo Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta, a wholesome and flavorful twist on a classic favorite that's both low-carb and gluten-free. Featuring tender, juicy shrimp sautéed to perfection in a luscious ghee-based garlic butter sauce, this recipe swaps traditional pasta for spiralized zucchini noodles, creating a light yet satisfying dish. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes beautifully brighten the dish, while chopped parsley adds a fresh finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this nutritious meal is perfect for busy weeknights or a quick yet elegant dinner. Whether you’re following a paleo diet or simply looking for a healthy shrimp pasta alternative, this recipe is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 3 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles from the 4 medium zucchinis. Set aside.
Rinse and pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and black pepper and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of ghee over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the zucchini noodles and toss them briefly in the garlic butter sauce for about 2-3 minutes until just tender.
Return the shrimp to the skillet and add the juice of 1 lemon, along with 0.5 teaspoons of sea salt, 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper, and 0.25 teaspoons of red pepper flakes. Stir everything together to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Divide into bowls and enjoy your Paleo Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1001 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.8 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.3 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 966 mg | 322% | |
| Sodium | 1722 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 119.9 g | 240% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 3428 mg | 73% | |
*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.
