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Healthy Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

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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. 

Zucchini Noodles and Shrimp healthy stir fry for dinner.

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.

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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
A bowl of zucchini zoodles.

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!
Zucchini zoodles, shrimp, and red peppers cooking in a skillet.

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.
Easy dinner with shrimp and zucchini noodles.

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.
Close up shot of Zucchini Noodles and Shrimp on a fork.

FAQ (Questions And Answers)

Do zucchini noodles need to be cooked?

They can be eaten both raw and cooked.

Should you boil zoodles?

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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Zucchini Noodles and Shrimp healthy stir fry for dinner.

Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles

Zucchini noodles with shimp makes the perfect one skillet dinner. Zoodles are a great pasta alternative.
4.99 from 85 votes
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Course: Healthy, Main Course, Shrimp, Veggies
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Zoodle Recipes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

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
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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.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5250IU | Vitamin C: 109.6mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 4.6mg

Notes

YOU can use any leftover veggies in this easy dinner recipe. Zucchini noodles work with everything. If you don’t like your food spicy, use a honey garlic sauce, or just a simple soy or sweet chili sauce will work too.
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  1. LaKita

    Love zucchini noodles and this was so quick and easy to prepare, plus it was so light, fresh, and delicious!

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  2. Moop Brown

    I love zucchini noodles like these because they serve as a great low-carb yet tasty option.

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  3. Dennis

    What a delicious dish! Everyone loved the shrimp with the zucchini noodles. Teh peri-peri sauce was a delicious additoin

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  4. 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

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  5. Katie Crenshaw

    This was incredible. The Peri Peri sauce really added flavor and the zucchini noodles were delicious in this.

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  6. Amy Liu Dong

    Such an easy and delicious dish to make, but can I just use pork or chicken instead of shrimp?
    Thank you!

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  7. Kate

    This was really good, I thought the shrimp and zucchini paired really well together. The dish tasted really fresh and not too heavy.

    Reply

  8. 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.

    Reply

  9. 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!

    Reply

  10. Tayler

    I made these “zoodles” for dinner last night and everyone loved it! A great way to use up the zucchini in my garden!

    Reply

  11. Toni

    Everyone at my house loved this meal! So tasty and delish!

    Reply

  12. Kelley

    I love zucchini noodles! These were so good! Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Reply

  13. Andrea

    I love zoodles! Great recipe, thank you. The kids loved it.

    Reply

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