Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry is a quick 20-minute dinner.Made with shrimp, zucchini, garlic, lemon, and butter.Healthy, low carb, high protein, and family-friendly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
- 2 medium-large zucchinis halved and sliced ½-inch thick
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 –8 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking and place them near the stove.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- When hot, add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Season with about ¼ teaspoon salt and a small amount of pepper.
- Cook for about 1 minute until the underside begins turning pink.
- Stir and flip the shrimp.
- Season again lightly with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another minute until just cooked through.
- Transfer shrimp to a plate.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet.
- Add zucchini and stir to coat.
- Season with the remaining salt and pepper.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add butter and minced garlic.
- Stir while scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet.
- Add lemon juice and toss everything together.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
- Serve the Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry immediately.
Notes
- Serve over cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal.
- Pair with steamed rice, quinoa, or crusty bread if preferred.
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or broccoli for extra vegetables.
- Fresh basil can be used in place of parsley.
- Increase garlic for a stronger garlic butter shrimp flavor.