Zucchini noodles pair delightfully well with these garlic butter shrimp and you won’t miss the pasta
Serves 4
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 cloves garlic, minced and divided
1 pound (3 medium-sized) zucchini, spiralized*
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 shallot, minced
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 cloves garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in zucchini noodles until just tender, about 2-3 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add remaining 2 cloves garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add shrimp; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and parsley.
Serve immediately with zucchini noodles.