Easy Garlic Shrimp Zucchini (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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2 medium-sized zucchinis, transformed into spirals
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7 ounces of fresh shrimp, cleaned and ready to cook
→ Flavor Base
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1 tablespoon of rich butter
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1 tablespoon of premium extra virgin olive oil
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3 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced
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Half a lemon's worth of fresh juice and aromatic zest
→ Fresh Herbs & Liquid
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2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, delicately chopped
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2 tablespoons of vegetable broth or crisp white wine
→ Seasonings & Garnish
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Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping (if desired)
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Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Transform your zucchinis into beautiful spiral noodles using your spiralizer. Take a moment to finely chop the fresh parsley, mince those garlic cloves until fragrant, and extract both the juice and zest from your lemon half.
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Warm your pan over medium-high heat with the olive oil shimmering. Place the shrimp in a single layer and let them sear beautifully on one side. Add the minced garlic to release its aroma, then flip the shrimp to cook the other side. Season generously with salt and pepper, then remove the perfectly cooked shrimp and set them aside.
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In the same pan, add the butter and watch it melt, then pour in the fresh lemon juice, zest, and your choice of vegetable broth or white wine. Let this aromatic mixture bubble and simmer for about 1-2 minutes until it reduces slightly.
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Add the chopped parsley, your spiraled zucchini noodles, and the seared shrimp back to the pan. Gently toss everything together, allowing the zucchini noodles to warm through while maintaining their delightful crispness.
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Transfer to serving plates and finish with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese if you're using it. Serve immediately while everything is perfectly warm and vibrant.
# Notes:
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Choose medium-sized zucchinis for the best noodle consistency. If you only have smaller ones available, simply use a few more to create enough spiraled noodles for your dish.
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The secret to perfect zucchini noodles is timing - don't cook them too long or they'll become soft and watery. They're at their best when they still have a pleasant bite and fresh crispness.