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    Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

    Published: Mar 30, 2018 Modified: May 1, 2023 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This easy Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a perfect quick and easy low carb weeknight dinner.  Tender shrimp are cooked with zucchini noodles and red peppers and then topped with a savory sauce made with sesame oil, coconut aminos, and garlic.  {gluten free, paleo, whole30, keto}

    Garlic Shrimp with zucchini noodles in a white bowl with chopsticks

    I don't know about you but I'm loving all the alternative low carb noodles that have been the rage lately.  Zucchini, summer squash, butternut squash and even beet noodles can be found premade at most supermarkets.  I try to have one or two packages in my fridge and then when I make my kids a rice or pasta dish I swap these in.

     

    I find that dishes like this Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles are even faster to make than a regular stir-fry because I don't have to wait for the rice to cook.  All you do is toss the noodles in the stir-fry pan and cook for five minutes or so to warm them up.

    It's that easy!

    If you love shrimp, try this Old Bay Steamed Shrimp. 

    Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles and red peppers with iced tea

    Whether you are following a keto diet or not, we all know that reducing our carb intake can help up maintain or even lose a few pounds.  I use it to reset and cycle in and out of low carb all the time.

    I tend to let myself indulge on the weekends then I spend the week making up for it.  😄

    It's easy to adapt stir-fry recipes to be paleo or keto.  I use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce and I don't add honey or any other type of sugar.

    sweet tea in a glass with bags of iced tea around it

     

    Cold brewed sweetened iced tea in a glass with teabag

    I usually drink a tall glass in the afternoon when I get a hankering for something sweet from the pantry and this helps me scratch that itch without binging on something high in sugar.  The Southern Breeze Sweet Tea can really help with a low sugar diet!

     

    Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles with red peppers #keto #lowcarb #glutenfree

    Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

    This easy Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a perfect quick and easy low carb weeknight dinner.  Tender shrimp are cooked with zucchini noodles and red peppers and then topped with a savory sauce made with sesame oil, coconut aminos and garlic.  {gluten free, paleo, whole30, keto}
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: garlic shrimp with zucchini noodles
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 132kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ lb shrimp, peeled
    • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
    • 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
    • 2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon ginger
    • 1 tablespoon honey (omit if keto)
    • 1 9 oz package of zucchini noodles

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl whisk 1 tablespoon sesame oil and all other sauce ingredients.  Whisk well to incorporate the corn starch. Set aside.
    • Warm 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes.  Add shrimp and peppers and cook stirring now and then for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.  
    • Add zucchini noodles and sauce to pan.  Try to get sauce all over those zucchini noodles.  Let cook a 4-5 minutes or until warmed to your liking and sauce thickens.
    • Add salt to taste if necessary.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 611mg | Potassium: 54mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @seasonal_cravings or tag #seasonal_cravings and I will repost on my stories.

     

    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Tina

      March 30, 2018 at 8:35 am

      5 stars
      I was looking for a quick meal prep for my son this morning before he heads out to work, and this is just the ticket! I happen to have all ingredients on hand to make this, and it will surely help him reach his weight loss goals for the Navy!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        April 05, 2018 at 11:50 am

        I hope he loves it!

        Reply
    2. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      March 30, 2018 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      We are starting our diet on Monday (sad face) so this whole meal is speaking to me. I'm putting it on the calendar for next week! Love the zoodles-- and a great idea to wash it down with zero calorie tea -- since I'm not allowed to have my glass of wine -- sniff!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        April 05, 2018 at 11:50 am

        Good for you! Best of luck with your diet. It is so hard to give up that glass of wine!

        Reply
    3. Amy Nash

      March 30, 2018 at 9:44 am

      5 stars
      These shrimp and zucchini noodles sound wonderful! It would be perfect for lunch, and I love how quick and easy it is to make!

      Reply
    4. Christina Shoemaker

      March 30, 2018 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      Yay I am LOVING that you used zoodles and coconut aminos in here! Two of my favorite things!! Can't wait to make!!

      Reply
    5. Jill

      March 30, 2018 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love iced tea so this is a product I need to try! Your recipe looks delicious too!

      Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      April 05, 2018 at 7:46 am

      5 stars
      I need to find this cold brew tea Karen. I love the flavors, and ice tea happens to be a weakness of mine! Love this easy shrimp and zoodles dish too! So nice and easy!

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        April 05, 2018 at 11:49 am

        Thanks Mary Ann and I think you would love this tea!

        Reply
    7. Albert Bevia

      April 06, 2018 at 5:49 am

      I´m not on a low carb diet but I do tend to eat low carb during the week, just to keep everything in check, and then indulge in the weekends! just like you 🙂 I love all these new styles of veggie noodles, this dish looks amazing and so healthy

      Reply
    8. Celi

      April 07, 2018 at 6:41 am

      How long can you keep this recipe in the fridge? I’m trying to meal prep.

      Reply
      • Karen Kelly

        April 08, 2018 at 8:17 am

        Hi Celi, I think three days would be the max. Good luck with your meal prep!

        Reply
    9. Food Lover

      April 08, 2018 at 3:07 am

      5 stars
      Mmmmm love the Zoodles 🙂

      Reply

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