Keto Low-Carb Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
Calories 470kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds zucchini (spiralized the number of zucchini will vary based on size, this is about 4-5 zucchini)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound shrimp (spiralized the number of zucchini will vary based on size, this is about 4-5 zucchini)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (spiralized the number of zucchini will vary based on size, this is about 4-5 zucchini)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (spiralized the number of zucchini will vary based on size, this is about 4-5 zucchini)
- 1/2 cup parmigiana-reggiano (spiralized the number of zucchini will vary based on size, this is about 4-5 zucchini)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (spiralized the number of zucchini will vary based on size, this is about 4-5 zucchini)
- parsley (to garnish)
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan with paper towels.
- Place the zucchini noodles on the paper towels.
- Sprinkle with the 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Allow the zucchini to sit for 30 minutes to sweat out excess water.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add the olive oil, shrimp, and minced garlic.
- Cook each side of the shrimp for 1-2 minutes until bright pink.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Add the butter to the skillet on medium heat.
- Allow the butter to partially melt and then add the chunks of cream cheese, Parmesan reggiano, heavy cream, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir continuously until the cheese has melted.
- The cream cheese may take some time to dissolve.
- Add the shrimp and zucchini noodles to the pan.
- Stir to coat the zucchini.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the zucchini softens.
- Sprinkle with parsley to serve.
- Recipe Notes Be sure to drain the excess water by following the steps noted above.
- This step is important because if skipped, the pan will be filled with water and create more of a soup.
- This also helps give the zucchini a consistency and texture that is close to pasta.
- To serve using grilled shrimp, add the shrimp to a grill pan and grill on medium high heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Instead of adding the garlic while cooking the shrimp, add it to the pan with the butter when creating the cream sauce
Originally posted 2019-02-20 18:43:59.
