Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp

This Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp is a great low carb dinner that is packed with flavor.  I used peanut butter powder in the sauce to lower the fat and zucchini noodles to lower the carbs.  {gluten free, low carb}

Have you been trying to lower your carbs in 2018?  It's much easier now that the world has discovered veggie noodles.

Who do you think discovered these?  Who was just sitting around in their kitchen and all of a sudden said, I wonder what would happen if I cut zucchini into noodle-like strips?

Brilliant!

Whoever it was - thank you!

Spiralized zucchini noodles work best when they are covered in a sauce like in this Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp.  This Asian peanut sauce is made with tamari (or soy sauce), lime juice and... wait for it... peanut butter powder!

I'm in love with this peanut butter powder because it allows me to eat peanut butter basically non stop without all the fat.  I would say the flavor of this sauce is a bit lighter than it would be if you used regular peanut butter but it's totally doable. If you are allergic to peanut butter, almond butter works great in this sauce.

I've used peanut butter powder to cut the fat in my Skinny Thai Chicken Salad and I'm working on using it for a freezer fudge.  The possibilities are endless.  Try some of these...

• PB2 Flourless Chocolate Brownies
• Healthy and Quick PB2 Greek Yogurt
• PB2 Banana Bread
• Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Zucchini Stir Fry with Shrimp

This Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry with Shrimp is a great low carb, full of flavor dinner.  I used peanut butter powder in the sauce to lower the fat and the zucchini noodles to lower the carbs.  {gluten free, low carb}

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 238kcal

Author: Karen Kelly

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp peanut butter powder
• 3 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten free)
• 1 tsp sriracha sauce
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 1 16 oz package of zucchini noodles
• 2 carrots, julienned
• 3 tbsp chopped peanuts
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, optional

Instructions

• In a small bowl mix lime juice, peanut butter powder, tamari, sriracha sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and cornstarch.  Whisk well until there are no lumps.
• Heat one tbsp of sesame oil over medium-high heat.  Add shrimp and cook 4-5 minutes until shrimp are opaque and bright pink.  Remove from pan.
• Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil to pan and add carrots.  Saute for two minutes and add zucchini noodles and sauce.  Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes.  Be sure to cover noodles in sauce.
•  Add shrimp back to pan and fresh mint, if using. Stir for another minute. 
• Serve with fresh mint and chopped peanuts.  

Notes

WW Smart Points - 6

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1494mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5215IU | Vitamin C: 8.2mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 2.7mg

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