Zesty Garlic Butter Shrimp Zoodles

Ingredients

• •1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail-on
• •2 large zucchinis, spiralized into thin ribbons
• •4 tablespoons unsalted grass-fed butter, divided
• •1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• •5 cloves garlic, finely minced
• •1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• •1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken bone broth
• •1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• •1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• •1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• •2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
• •Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure a high-quality sear; season both sides lightly with salt and pepper.
2. 2Place spiralized zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let sit for 10 minutes, then gently squeeze with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
3. 3Heat the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to foam.
4. 4Add the shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then immediately remove them from the pan and set aside.
5. 5Reduce heat to medium, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes; sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant without browning the garlic.
6. 6Deglaze the pan with the white wine or broth, scraping the bottom to release flavorful bits, and simmer for 2 minutes until the liquid reduces by half.
7. 7Stir in the lemon juice and zest, whisking briefly to emulsify the sauce into a rich, glossy consistency.
8. 8Toss the zucchini noodles into the skillet and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until tender-crisp; avoid overcooking to prevent the zoodles from releasing too much water.
9. 9Return the seared shrimp to the skillet, tossing everything together to thoroughly coat in the emulsified garlic butter.
10. 10Remove from heat, fold in the fresh parsley, and serve immediately topped with a generous mountain of grated Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.