Zucchini Noodles Garlic Shrimp (Printer-Friendly)

Tender shrimp and garlic cooked with spiralized zucchini noodles, lemon, and parsley for a light, satisfying meal ready in 20 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
02 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - ½ lemon, zest and juice

→ Seafood

05 - 7 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Fats & Oils

06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
07 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

→ Liquids

08 - 2 tablespoons vegetable stock or dry white wine

→ Seasonings

09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional

11 - Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Spiralize the zucchinis into long noodle shapes or use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture and prevent sogginess.
02 - Pat the shrimp dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper to ensure proper searing and flavor development.
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil until the butter foams but doesn’t brown, combining rich flavor with a high smoke point.
04 - Add shrimp in a single layer without crowding; cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until golden seared, then flip and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
05 - Push shrimp to one side of the pan; add minced garlic to the empty space and sauté for 30 to 45 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning and release aromatic oils.
06 - Pour in vegetable stock or white wine to deglaze the pan, then immediately add zucchini noodles, tossing gently to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
07 - Cook zucchini noodles for 1 to 2 minutes until tender yet slightly firm. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, zest, and parsley, then adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - To prevent watery noodles, salt spiralized zucchini and drain for 10 minutes before cooking.
02 - Shrimp cook very quickly; monitor closely to avoid toughness.
03 - Lemon zest and juice are essential to brighten and balance the richness.
04 - Prepping all ingredients in advance ensures smooth workflow during cooking.

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