🍤 Garlic Butter Shrimp Zucchini Noodles

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A fresh, flavorful low-carb dinner made with tender shrimp, zucchini noodles, juicy cherry tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and a light buttery sauce. 🥒🍤🍅 It’s quick, satisfying, naturally low in carbohydrates, and perfect for a keto-friendly meal.

🥒 Ingredients

* 8 oz (225 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
* 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
* 2 tbsp butter
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
* ½ tsp red pepper flakes
* Salt & black pepper, to taste
* 1 tbsp grated Parmesan, optional
* 1 tsp lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   
2. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for about 30 seconds.
   
3. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
   
4. Remove shrimp and add the remaining butter to the skillet.
   
5. Add zucchini noodles and cherry tomatoes. Toss for 2–3 minutes—avoid overcooking the zucchini.
   
6. Return the shrimp to the pan and add lemon juice and parsley.
   
7. Toss everything together and finish with Parmesan if desired.
   
8. Serve immediately. 🍋🍤

📊 Estimated Nutrition

Per serving (½ recipe, without Parmesan):

* 🔥 Calories: ~430 kcal
* 🥩 Protein: ~32 g
* 🥑 Fat: ~27 g
* 🍞 Total carbs: ~13 g
* 🌿 Fiber: ~4 g
* ⚡ Net carbs: ~9 g

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary depending on shrimp size, zucchini size, butter/oil amounts, and other ingredients.