shrimp keto recipes
This Garlic Butter Shrimp with Zoodles is a perfect keto-friendly dish that is both delicious and easy to prepare. With succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce served over spiralized zucchini noodles (zoodles), this recipe is low in carbs and high in flavor.
Equipment
- 1 large frying pan or skillet
- 1 spiralizer or vegetable peeler
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 tongs or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 medium zucchini, spiralized About 1.5 lbs or 680 g.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional.
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped For garnish.
- as needed lemon wedges For serving.
- 4 Cherry Tomatoes optional
- ½ medium Avocado optional
Instructions
- Use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to create zoodles from the zucchini. Set them aside.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
- Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the pan, seasoning them with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink and opaque.
- Flip the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the spiralized zucchini and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until slightly softened but still firm.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the pan, tossing everything together to blend the flavors.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes to the dish for more color and nutrition.
If you prefer your zoodles to be softer, you can sauté them longer, just be careful not to overcook them as they can become mushy.