For busy weeknights, Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp is a fast and delicious skillet dinner. We spiced it up with Peri Peri sauce for some added heat.
Raw zucchini is so easy to work with. Have you tried Zucchini Caesar Salad? The classic Caesar salad ingredients with the addition of zucchini slices.
You can never have too many delicious zucchini recipes in your collection. From baking zucchini muffins, grilling zucchini burgers, and topping them with zucchini pickles, we love this summer squash.
Zoodles are so much fun. Gluten-free, healthy, and easy on the carbs. Perfect in this Greek Zoodle Salad and Zucchini Gazpacho.
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for this easy zucchini and shrimp dinner can be found at the bottom of this post.
We all need fast and easy meals we can get on the table, especially on busy weeknights. Takeout is so expensive, and most of the time we are totally disappointed with the quality and taste of the food.
Did you know zucchini is also called courgette? I remember Jamie Oliver referring to it that way and I had no clue what he was talking about. Looked like zucchini to me.
Ingredients Needed For This Easy Zoodle Recipe
- Zucchini
- Leeks
- Red pepper
- Shrimp
- Spinach
- Peri Peri Sauce
- Avocado oil
Preparing Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp
Full instructions can be found in the recipe card below.
- The key is prepping the veggies so they are ready to go.
- Clean the shrimp and set them aside.
- Heat a wok, and add the oil.
- Cook the leeks and peppers.
- Add the sauce.
- Add the shrimp.
- Toss in the zoodles.
- Add the spinach.
- ENJOY!
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
- Leeks – can be replaced with any type of onion you like.
- Red Pepper -feel free to use any colour of the rainbow. You can even add some hot peppers if you like.
- Shrimp – can be fresh or frozen. If you are using frozen, but sure to thaw before using. A great alternative would be baby scallops.
- Spinach – can be replaced with kale or arugula.
- Sauce – if you are not a fan of Peri Peri, try salsa, bbq sauce, or even just a seasoning blend.
- Storage – always store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge. This will last for 2 days.
- Reheat – can be done on the stovetop, in the microwave, or oven.
How To Make Zoodles
There are several ways to make these fun zucchini noodles.
- Spiralizer – my preferred method.
- Vegetable peeler – slice lengthwise into thin strips. Pile on top of each other and cut lengthwise into noodles.
- Mandoline – use the julienne attachement.
- Box grater – grate the zucchini lengthwise down the large holes of the grater.
FAQ (Questions And Answers)
They can be eaten both raw and cooked.
Never boil, always saute or eat raw. To keep them from getting soggy when cooking, make sure the pan is hot and only cook until heated through.
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Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles
Ingredients
- 5 ounces leeks (thinly sliced)
- 8 ounces red pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 pound zucchini (made into noodles)
- 1 pound shrimp (fresh or thawed from frozen)
- 4 ounces spinach
- ¼ cup Peri Peri sauce
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Instructions
- Prepare your veggies and set aside. Get your shrimp (cleaned or thawed) and ready to cook. Set aside.**NOTE** Zucchini noodles can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 1-2 days in a ziplock bag.
- Heat a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and heat.
- Add the sliced leeks. Cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add sliced red peppers. Cook for approximately 2 minutes.
- Add Peri Peri sauce, and mix to combine.
- Add shrimp and cook approximately 2 minutes.
- Add zucchini noodles and cook approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and serve.
LaKita
Love zucchini noodles and this was so quick and easy to prepare, plus it was so light, fresh, and delicious!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad you enjoyed this zucchini noodle recipe.
Moop Brown
I love zucchini noodles like these because they serve as a great low-carb yet tasty option.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Zucchini noodles are such a great alternative to regular pasta.
Dennis
What a delicious dish! Everyone loved the shrimp with the zucchini noodles. Teh peri-peri sauce was a delicious additoin
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I do love the spicy heat for the peri-peri as well.
Ksenia
This made for a great Thursday night meal for me! The kids ate it with regular pasta, but I loved the combination of the spice, shrimp, and fresh tasting zucchini noodles
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Regular pasta or zoodles, this sauce works well for both.
Katie Crenshaw
This was incredible. The Peri Peri sauce really added flavor and the zucchini noodles were delicious in this.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love the spice in this zucchini noodle recipe. So glad you enjoyed it.
Amy Liu Dong
Such an easy and delicious dish to make, but can I just use pork or chicken instead of shrimp?
Thank you!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You can use whatever you like in this zucchini noodle recipe.
Kate
This was really good, I thought the shrimp and zucchini paired really well together. The dish tasted really fresh and not too heavy.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Shrimp works wonderfully in this zucchini noodle recipe.
Mikayla
In under 30 minutes I had a fresh, light and healthy seafood based dinner on the table. Chock full of vegies and flavor, it is a sure fire winner.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I have to agree, this shrimp zoodle recipe is a winner in our house too.
Megan
I had to look up Peri Peri Sauce before making this recipe; I couldn’t remember what it was, but it sure helps to make this recipe come together fast and is so flavorful. Love the zoodles and shrimp together, too. Super yummy dinner!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, we love the spice from the Peri Peri in this delicious zoodle recipe.
Tayler
I made these “zoodles” for dinner last night and everyone loved it! A great way to use up the zucchini in my garden!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, zucchini noodles are fun and delicious.
Toni
Everyone at my house loved this meal! So tasty and delish!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad everyone enjoyed this zucchini noodle and shrimp dinner.
Kelley
I love zucchini noodles! These were so good! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. Zoodles are fun, delicious and so easy to make.
Andrea
I love zoodles! Great recipe, thank you. The kids loved it.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. My grandkids love eating zucchini zoodles too.