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.
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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.
Tamara Andersen
We are watching our carbs too, and have found the spiralizer to be a great tool in our kitchen. I have done a shrimp and zoodle recipe too. Shrimp are the perfect addition because they can be quick thawed and require only a few minutes cooking time. I love raw zoodles for salads too! I need to get some peri peri sauces and give this a try!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes I always have shrimp in the freezer. So easy to put into dishes…and delicious and healthy too.
Nicole
Love how simple this is. What a fabulous way to use zucchini noodles. We love our zucchini noodles too and I’m always looking for new ideas to pair them with. I love the shrimp addition.
Homemade & Yummy
Shrimp works well in this recipe. Keeps you full and satisfied….and pairs the the zoodles. A fun and delicious recipe for sure. Hope you give it a try.
Paige
I totally hear you about the carbs and noodles. I bet you don’t even miss them in this dish!this looks easy and tasty!
Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun dish….and with all the shrimp it keeps you full.
Jersey Girl Cooks
This is a great idea! I can’t wait to try this!
Homemade & Yummy
It is a fun and delicious recipe for sure.
Emily
I love one-pan dinner even better if they are quick and healthy, this looks so delicious!
Homemade & Yummy
Yup…and so much better than takeout ALL the time.
Megan Marlowe
I am not a huge pasta fan to be quite honest, but zoodles, I’m all in! I just so happen to have zucchini and have shrimp in my freezer, I always have it on hand too, so this is happening this week in my kitchen. I love the flavors and it’s made all in one pan?! come to mama!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…I always have shrimp in the freezer too. One pan dinners are the best on busy weeknights for sure.
Dana
Zucchini noodles and shrimp go so well together! I think the addition of a protein like shrimp is super important too, because in my experience, zucchini noodles aren’t very substantial and I’m always still hungry after. Which always just makes me feel like an oinker. Haha. But adding that protein just creates a whole meal that’s filling but feels light! Lovely recipe!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….well eat up…these are healthy and delicious for sure.
Amy Nash
Zucchini noodles are the best! I love pasta as well but seriously hardly even miss it because zucchini noodles are such a great replacement that are so much healthier. I way prefer them over spaghetti squash in that way. This dish sounds fantastic with the shrimp and peri peri sauce!
Homemade & Yummy
It really is a fun and delicious way to enjoy healthy, nutritious zucchini….and it was a great excuse to get a new kitchen gadget for sure.
Amanda
I bought a spiralizer and I definitely don’t use it enough! These zucchini noodles with shrimp and veggies look like such an easy and satisfying, healthy dinner! Really gets me in the mood for the warm weather, too. What a great dinner to start making the most of produce at the spring markets!
Homemade & Yummy
This is a fun way to make veggie noodles for sure. Lots of great things to make all summer long. Hope you give this a try.
Heather
This is absolutely gorgeous! I am always looking for healthy recipes and those zucchini noodles are amazing! And peri peri sauce?? Yum! My husband bought me a spiralizer and I haven’t used it yet … I just broke it out and will be making this dish this week.
Homemade & Yummy
They are fun to use….hope you give this a try. You will want to keep that fun little gadget out for sure.
Veena Azmanov
I love simple easy and quick stir fry recipes like this. And of course with my favorite shrimp. That zoodle is my most recent favorite. Love using these instead of noodles. Perfect for busy weekdays
Homemade & Yummy
I know, zoodles are fun to make for sure…and super easy.
Sarah
Somehow I still haven’t tried making veggie noodles! I need to- I always end up with too many zucchini. This is brilliant, and I love the shrimp!
Homemade & Yummy
Is the perfect way to use all the zucchini …. not to mention healthy too.
Priya Srinivasan
What a colorful,c arb free meal!! i m so in love with these veggies noodles! i m looking for buying a spiralizer and posts like these make that want more strong!! Healthy, hearty and a colorful plate!
Homemade & Yummy
Yes….get a good spiralizer (links below the post) and you will have fun in the kitchen.
Sara
What a gorgeous dish. One skillet meals often save dinner for my too busy with baseball season family!
Homemade & Yummy
Yup they are handy, and so much more affordable than takeout…not to mention MORE delicious too.
Veena Azmanov
What an AMAZING idea. I LOVE how easy and delicious this is. This is absolutely fantastic. One of my favs! I definitely want to try it! Thank you for the recipe! YUM!
Homemade & Yummy
Hope you give it a try….I know you have the spiralizer!!