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.
Quick and easy for any night of the week. This low-carb and low-calorie shrimp and zucchini recipe is so delicious. If you love shrimp scampi, you need to try making it with zoodles.
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.
Shrimp is always a great addition to meals. I always have some in the freezer. Super quick to cook. Have you tried shrimp boats? A super elegant appetizer that is sure to please your guests at any party.
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 disappointed with the quality and taste of the food.
This super easy shrimp and zucchini noodles dinner is just what you need. One pan, healthy ingredients, and easy on the budget. It also keeps the low-carb, keto and gluten-free people happy too.
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. They looked like zucchini to me.
Ingredients For This Easy Zoodle Recipe
- Zucchini
- Leeks
- Red pepper
- Shrimp
- Spinach
- Peri Peri Sauce
- Avocado oil
Preparing Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp
Quick zucchini noodles and shrimp stir-fry recipe that is so easy to prepare. 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 them on top of each other and cut them 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.
If you love this one-skillet meal, give Corned Beef and Potatoes Skillet a try. The perfect alternative to the traditional corned beef and cabbage.
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Zoodles and Shrimp
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.
Tina
I love the colors of this dish, and the low carb, super win-win for cooking for my hubby. I bet he wouldn’t even notice the low carb aspect because he loves shrimp so much. I use a julienne peeler just because it’s so small and I have a tiny kitchen otherwise I would be so there with the spiralizer. Thanks for sharing this, it’s gorgeous!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes the shrimp more than make up for the carbs…but the zucchini noodles are so delicious.
Marisa Franca
Don’t you just love spiralizing? That’s the only way Hubby wants his zucchini. It took me a while before we got a spiralizer. I wish I would have known of your brand — ours does not like to stick to the counter. Oh well, we still get lots of use out of it. Your shrimp dish looks so light and tasty. This is one perfect dish for the warmer weather. Let’s hear it for warm weather!!!!!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHA…well it is SPRING…and we are in the middle of an ice storm. So frustrating! Anyway….LOVE my zoodle maker….it works well.
Coleen
We usually always cook at home, too, and I’m with you, when we do get takeout, we’re usually disappointed. This looks like a delicious and easy option, and I have a spirializer buried somewhere, too. 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Well you need to find it out and have some fun in the kitchen making this zoodles.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
I agree about the carb part in our meals. I am such a carb person that it is hard for me to even think about not having pasta, bread or rice as a meal. I really need to try the zoodles as I have been reading a lot about how delicious it is. This dish is so easy to put together!
Homemade & Yummy
I know….I LOVE carbs….this does help.
Nicole
Lovely dish with the shrimp! Our boys love the ‘green strings’ and they love spiralizing even more 🙂
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it is so much fun…and not to mention a healthy way of eating too.
Carmy @ carmyy.com
I love a good zucchini noodle dish! Perfect way to keep things low-cal without sacrificing taste! Plus the shrimp? The perfect way to top off the noodles! I love it!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much…hope you give this recipe a try.
Karyn Ryan
What a delicious healthy recipe. It is just perfect for a light week day meal. Simple & fast.. I really have to get me a spiralizer. Your photos do the recipe great justice. lovely
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for the compliments…hope you give this recipe a try.
Camilla Hawkins
This recipe looks and sounds delicious, I have never made Zoodles so really must put this right!
Homemade & Yummy
It is a great way to cut down on carbs…and fun too.
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
First, let me say that this looks and sounds delicious — and not just because my husband are avoiding carbs right now (LOL). I love the fresh flavors in that skillet — and honestly, any dinner that can be made in one pan is a winner in my book. I do have a question regarding your spiralizer. My husband gave me one for Christmas 2 years ago and to be blunt, it sucks. It is virtually impossible to get a spiraled effect from this thing and the zucchini keeps dropping out of the mechanism every time I make a rotation. So my question is – do you have any tips or tricks for keeping the zucchini in place or can you share the brand you use?
Homemade & Yummy
Hello Lisa…I have sent you an email to make sure you get my response. It may sound crazy, but I did LOTS of research before buying a spiralizer. I know some people may think that is CRAZY….but I wanted to be sure I got one that worked well. I one I have is the OXO Good Grips Tabletop. It is AMAZING….and the suction to the countertop is fantastic. In fact, I have a hard time getting it off the counter. Works great on all kinds of fruits and veggies.
Derek | Dad With A Pan
Zoodles are so fresh and easy to make. I love meals like this when I don’t feel like being weighed down. Lovely photos!
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much for the compliments…and YES they are fun and delicious!!
Swati Saxena
Loved these Zucchini noodles and with shrimp added to it, I am sure it would have tasted great. Will try your recipe, Thanks for sharing.I
Homemade & Yummy
This is so easy to make…hope you give it a try.
Lauren
I’ve just recently made zucchini noodles for the first time, and I love them! This is such a fun recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
So much fun right? I love making them…and they are so healthy too.
Jill
I’m a carb lover too and eat more than I should. I need to get my spiralizer out more often this summer. This recipe looks delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
I know….carbs are so good. Glad I can tame it down a bit with recipes like this.
Pam Greer
I am so ready for summer growing season!! Filing this away for when we are up to our ears in zucchini!
Homemade & Yummy
YES….I am ready for summer weather and the great foods that go along with it.
Claudia Lamascolo
I love this idea. I tried them once and didnt do them right I am so please to see this recipe to try them! They look fabulous and perfect
Homemade & Yummy
They are super easy to make. Hope you give them another try with this recipe.