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Keto Low-Carb Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)

Keto Low-Carb Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is a quick and easy recipe with video instructions that is perfect for the keto diet and ketosis lifestyles. The shrimp is served grilled or pan seared with parmesan cheese and rich alfredo cream sauce.

low carb zucchini alfredo in cream sauce in a skillet
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I just returned for a week-long vacation in Greece. Everything about the trip was amazing, especially the food!

spiralized zucchini on a sheet pan

I ate so much that I am in desperate need to return to my healthy eating regimen. I am craving green vegetables and I could definitely use a break from the carbs. 

spriralized zucchini on a sheet pan

This keto friendly zucchini noodle dish is the perfect medicine!

This cream sauce is absolutely divine. It is loaded up with butter, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Don’t forget your seasonings! You don’t want a bland sauce.

low carb zucchini alfredo in cream sauce in a skillet

Cream sauces are what I love most about the keto lifestyle. Keto is very high fat, moderate protein, and little to no carbs. The high-fat portion means more butter, olive oil, cream cheese, parmesan, etc. 

low carb zucchini alfredo in cream sauce in a skillet

Do zucchini noodles taste like pasta? No. The shape provides a nice substitute for a dish like this, but the reality is, nothing tastes like bread or pasta, except for bread and pasta.

low carb zucchini alfredo in cream sauce on a white plate

Pay close attention to your preparation of the zucchini noodles. Zucchini noodles emit a LOT of water when you cook them. You will want to sweat the excess water out of the zucchini first.

low carb zucchini alfredo in cream sauce on a white plate

I lay the noodles on a flat surface lined with paper towels. A sheet pan will work well. Spread the noodles out. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of salt throughout. Allow the zucchini to sit for at least 30 minutes.

low carb zucchini alfredo in cream sauce on a white plate
low carb zucchini alfredo in cream sauce on a white plate

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.

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low carb zucchini alfredo in cream sauce in a skillet
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Keto Low-Carb Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)

Keto Low-Carb Creamy Garlic Shrimp Alfredo Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for the keto diet and ketosis lifestyles. The shrimp is served grilled or pan seared with parmesan cheese and rich alfredo cream sauce.
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Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, keto
Keyword keto, keto shrimp, keto zucchini noodles, low carb, shrimp zucchini noodles
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
zucchini rest 30 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 389kcal

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 peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream If you prefer a lot of cream sauce, try 3/4 cup
  • 4 oz cream cheese cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan reggiano cheese shredded
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 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.

Video

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.
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Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 30g
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Recipe Rating




Tarsha

Tuesday 20th of February 2024

Definitely a keeper!!!

staysnatched

Wednesday 21st of February 2024

Glad to hear it!

Ed

Friday 16th of February 2024

Just ate this for dinner. I used konjac angel hair pasta instead of zucchini. I added a little dehydrated onion. It was delicious. Next time I will substitute chicken for my non seafood eating family. Thanks

staysnatched

Saturday 17th of February 2024

Awesome.

Esther

Friday 29th of September 2023

I know I'm late to the party, but I made this for dinner a couple times and loved it! However, I only put half the cheeses.

I do agree with a previous comment it tastes like a restaurant-style meal.

Thanks so much for sharing!

staysnatched

Tuesday 3rd of October 2023

You're welcome!

Kathy

Wednesday 26th of July 2023

Once ingredients are ready (shrimp peeled/deveined, zucchini noodled) this comes together quickly. Our garden is always overflowing with zucchini so this recipe is another one for the summer months

staysnatched

Thursday 27th of July 2023

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Linda

Friday 5th of May 2023

I like this recipe but I added sautéed mushrooms, onions and spinach!

staysnatched

Sunday 7th of May 2023

So glad to hear it!