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Garlic Butter Shrimp & Zucchini Skillet

Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp & Zucchini Skillet That Delights Every Time

A quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp & Zucchini Skillet ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp & Skillet
  • 1 pound Shrimp (peeled & deveined) Choose medium or large shrimp for the best texture.
  • 2 medium Zucchini Cut into half-moons.
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter Provides rich flavor.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil Balances the butter.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional for heat.
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Essential for seasoning.
Herbs & Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Optional for added richness.

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the Pan: Warm olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Cook Shrimp: Add seasoned shrimp in a single layer; sauté 1–2 minutes per side until opaque, pink, and lightly golden.
  3. Transfer Shrimp: Remove shrimp to a warmed plate, leaving brown bits in the pan.
  4. Sauté Zucchini: Add remaining butter and zucchini; cook 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Combine & Finish: Return shrimp to the pan, squeeze in fresh lemon juice, and toss gently for 1 minute.
  7. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley (and Parmesan if using) over the shrimp and zucchini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 26gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread to soak up extra garlic butter if desired.

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