Lemon Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles Recipe

Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Total: 20 minYield: 2 -3 Servings

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Lemon arlic Butter Zucchini Noodles – A delicious, low-carb stir-fry made with spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a luscious garlic butter sauce. This easy side is the healthy answer to cravings for a decadent pasta dish. And you can customize it how you like! Enjoy!

by Christina Cherrier

Updated Apr 14, 2023

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Ingredients list for the Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles
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Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles - A delicious, low-carb stir fry tossed in a luscious garlic butter sauce.

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Ingredients list for the Garlic Butter Zucchini Noodles

4 medium zucchini
3-4 clove garlic, minced
1 cup fresh chopped cilantro (or parsley)
2 tablespoons butter
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon red crushed chili pepper flakes, optional
1 tablespoon hot sauce of your choice (we used Sriracha)

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Directions

1. Wash, pat dry and trim the ends of zucchini. Make the noodles using a spiralizer or a julienne peeler.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add lemon juice, hot sauce, minced garlic, half the cilantro (or parsley) and red pepper flakes (if you want).

3. Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring regularly to coat in the butter sauce, until zucchini is done but still crisp and juices have reduced a bit. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and garnish with remaining fresh cilantro or parsley if you like. Serve immediately with a lemon slice on the side. Enjoy!

Note: Zucchini tends to render some water when cooking, so you can sprinkle with salt after spiralizing and allow to sit for a couple of minutes to drain off excess water. Rinse well to get rid of salt and drain thoroughly in a colander and pat dry before cooking.