Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp is a delicious and healthy alternative to pasta! Succulent garlic shrimp with zoodles is Keto, Low Carb, Paleo and Gluten Free. So easy and so tasty!
Plump and juicy shrimp are sautéed with garlic and tossed with zoodles. Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp is a perfect meal for busy weeknights, packed with flavor and it takes less than 20 minutes to make!
If you’re after other delicious shrimp recipes, why not also try my Shrimp Pineapple Salad or my Chili Lime Shrimp Tacos.
Why you’ll love these Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
- Packed with a flavor punch. The aroma and flavor of this dish is so amazing. Garlic, lemon paprika and a host of seasoning means you’ll have a new family favorite on your hands!
- Easy. Easy to prep, only 20 mins from pantry to table, with most ingredients already in your kitchen.
- A healthy pasta alternative. Zucchini noodles are a nutritious substitute for pasta, married up to protein packed shrimp, you can’t go wrong. All made in one skillet. Eating delicious healthy recipes is a win win!
Ingredients you’ll need
- Raw Shrimp
- Zucchinis
- Lemon Juice
- Minced Garlic
- Seasoning: Onion powder, paprika, pepper flakes, salt, pepper and parsley.
- Butter
- Olive Oil
How to make Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
- Spiralize the zucchini. Using a spiralizer, take your medium sized zucchinis and spiralize them.
- Sauté the shrimp. Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet and then toss in the minced garlic. Sauté for a minute and then add in the shrimp and spices. Cook the shrimp on each side for 4 minutes or until it’s fully cooked.
- Combine with the zoodles. Add the lemon juice, parsley and zoodles. Toss together to coast the zoodles and cover to cook for 4-5 minutes.
Recipe notes and tips
- You can make this with either shrimp or chicken if you like.
- If you want to make this dish more hearty and add some carbs, you could do a 50-50 mix of zucchini noodles and whole wheat pasta.
- If you don’t have a spiralizer you can julienne the zucchini with a vegetable peeler. A mandoline slicer is also good for wide ‘noodles’.
- Don’t overcook the zoodles as they’ll become mushy. Zucchini noodles will cook quickly!
FAQ’S
What are the benefits of Zucchini?
Zucchinis are in the same family as squash. You can sauté them, grill them, fry them, make them into zoodles, baked them, basically anything you want. They can take the place of potatoes and pasta if you’re looking to go low-carb.
Zucchinis are used in many Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. Zucchini is low in calories, high fiber and water content, making it a great addition to weightloss recipes. This means that you will feel full for longer and end up eating less.
You can eat zucchini raw or cooked just like any other vegetable. A Zucchini’s skin is safe to eat and almost flavorless. Just be sure to give it a thorough rinse before chopping.
How to spiralize zucchini
First thing is when you buy the zucchini at the grocery store, do not buy a super tiny/skinny zucchini. It should be medium sized so you have enough flesh when you spiralize them. Make sure you keep the skin on to prevent them from becoming too mushy.
Use a good spiralizer. You can find a good one on amazon that does several types of spiralizing forms for less than $30. Once you spiralize your zoodles, you will start with the next step.
Do I have to use zucchini noodles?
Zoodles are great and work as a satisfying pasta alternative but you can totally cook zucchini however you like. Below is a guide to other ways to cook zucchini:
Grilling: Medium heat 4-5 minutes on each side. Less time if you are grilling smaller pieces. Oil the Zucchinis well before grilling to prevent sticking.
Sautéing: Sautéing takes about 5-7 minutes to get tender if you are doing a stir-fry recipe. If you are lightly sautéing like a parmesan zucchini kind of recipe, you would use medium heat and cook on each side for 5-6 minutes.
Baking: Baking zucchini takes anywhere between 15-25 minutes in a 425 degree oven depending on the thickness of the zucchini.
Steaming: Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add in the zucchini. Cover and steam until very tender for about 5 minutes.
Frying: It takes about 6 minutes total to fry zucchini, flipping over the piece half way through.
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Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. shrimp raw
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 small lemon juiced
- 3 tbsps. chopped or minced garlic
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 3 tbsps. chopped parsley
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper flakes optional
- 2 tbsps. butter
- 3 tsps. black pepper
- 2 tbsps. olive oil
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis to make the zoodles.
- Heat a skillet and add the oil and butter. Sauté the garlic for one minute and then add in the shrimp, spices and salt.
- Cook the shrimp on each side for 4 minutes or more if you like it more cooked.
- Add in the parsley, lemon juice and zoodles. Toss to coat zoodles well.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes and then serve. Garnish with more parsley or chopped chili pepper (optional).
Notes
- You can make this with either shrimp or chicken if you like.
- If you want to make this dish more hearty and add some carbs, you could do a 50-50 mix of zucchini noodles and whole wheat pasta.
- If you don’t have a spiralizer you can julienne the zucchini with a vegetable peeler. A mandoline slicer is also good for wide ‘noodles’.
- Don’t overcook the zoodles as they’ll become mushy. Zucchini noodles will cook quickly!
I made this delicious dish the other night. It was so tasty and light. I will be making it again.