If you have not tried Zucchini “zoodles” yet, this easy to prepare Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp recipe is a great way to get you started! One pan and around 20 minutes and you have a healthy tasty meal!
I am not a gadget gal. I don’t fill my cupboard with the latest appliances. A good knife and pan will get ya where ya need to go and with a lot less clean up. But, I was super intrigued when it came to this zoodle machine!
I fell in love with this OXO Spirilizer gadget! It cranks out oodles of zoodles quickly with very little effort and minimal clean up. And it’s kinda fun! There are hand held models that are less expensive. I have this one and it functions…but for a few dollars more you can get the table top version with 3 blades. (OXO is not a sponsor, I just love this gadget!).
After you crank out your zucchini noodles, place them on a double sheet of paper towels. Sprinkle liberally with salt, which will help draw out the moisture. Roll it up and let it sit while you prepare the shrimp .
We used 25-30 tail on shrimp. The tails are pretty…you can pluck them off before, or during or buy them without the tail.
A little butter and some olive oil (to keep the butter from burning). Saute up your shrimp and set aside while you cook your zoodles.
I added a bit of sliced red pepper for color and texture but you can skip it if you like. Saute up your garlic and deglaze the pan with some lemon juice or a bit of wine…or both!
Add the zoodles, cook for about 3-5 minutes depending on how you prefer the texture. I like mine barely cooked and bit on the firm side.
Toss your shrimp back in the pan. 20 minutes have flown by and your Healthy and Fast Shrimp Zucchini Noodle dinner is done!
We like to serve this Shrimp and Zucchini recipe with a sprinkle of feta cheese but parmesan will work just as well.
Looking forward to more food experiments with my spirilizer…boodles are next. Noodles made from butternut squash. Who knew?
More Zucchini recipes please! You bet!
Savory Zucchini Quick Bread – The number one zucchini recipe on this site!
Zucchini Lasagna – cut those carbs…you won’t miss them with this delicious and easy recipe!
Chocolate Zucchini Bread – Get your veggies and dessert all in one!
Don’s miss out on these delicious easy dinners as well!
Two of our favorites are this Greek Sheet Pan Dinner and this One Pan Roasted Lemon Chicken and Potatoes!
To healthy tasty meals!
Clink!
Kathi
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Shrimp and Zoodles
Ingredients
- 3 medium fresh zucchini
- 1 pound shrimp, medium size defrosted if frozen
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 cup red pepper, sliced thinly optional, we like it for color and texture
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch red chili flakes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped sprinkle more for garnish
- Feta or Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your fresh zucchini with your zoodle device. Lay out double paper towels and spread your zoodles out on it. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and roll up the paper towel. Let it sit letting the moisture release while you prepare your shrimp.
- Toss your shrimp in salt, pepper, paprika and chili flakes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add your shrimp in one layer. Don't touch for 2-3 minutes or until they are lightly brown. Turn and cook another 2 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add garlic and sliced red pepper to skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Add lemon juice to pan and deglaze by scraping all the bits off the bottom of the pan.
- Add your zoodles and saute for 3-5 minutes depending how how soft you like them. Add the shrimp back to the pan. Sprinkle in parsley and stir, heating the shrimp and zoodles together.
- Serve with feta or grated parm!
Notes
Nutrition
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Haley says
This is my favorite way to eat zucchini noodles.
jill says
Loved this recipe! I’m on a ketogenic diet and this was just totally delicious and easy. Appreciated the tip about drying
and salting the zoodles, Makes a big difference. Thank you!
Rebecca Billard says
Made this Shrimp and Zoodles recipe last night with already cooked shrimp and it was delicious. Easy to follow and quick to fix. Thanks so much for healthy and happy recipes!
LaughingSpatula.com says
Thank you for the nice note…so glad you liked it!
Gina Saunders says
I can’t tell you how much I love your blog. I have made several of the recipes, all with great, delicious success. I try to be Whole 30 as much as possible, so I’m thrilled that you have many compliant choices. Thanks so much for being there. This spiral zucchini with shrimp is next on my list. It looks wonderful.
LaughingSpatula.com says
Gina your comment made our day! Thank you so much and we will keep those healthy recipes coming! xoxoxo!
Fran says
This is so easy and delicious. My husband loved it.
Sandi says
We just started to use zucchini noodles, this looks like a fun way to use them!
Emily says
I’m still trying to like zucchini noodles. It’s a hard sell but this recipe might do the trick!
Nancy Hunter | Flavorpalooza.com says
I love ZOODLE recipes! This looks like such a delicious and easy-enough-to-make weeknight dinner idea that’s healthy too!
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
Thanks Nancy!
Lisa says
I love zucchini noodles and totally need to get a better spiralizer! Great post!
Kathi @ LaughingSpatula.com says
I had the hand held but really didn’t start getting my zoodle on until I got the table top version!
Sarah says
Awesome! I ate something almost just like this last night! I love zucchini noodles and will take them over regular noodles almost any day. 😉
Jess says
I never comment on websites but After stumbling upon your page on Monday night we’ve already made three of your recipes and they are AMAZING! So easy to make with readily available ingredients and so delicious! I’ve emailed hubby the link to your site to pick out the coming weeks dinners ???? thanks so much!!
P.S. the prawns & zucchini noodles were so yummy, will definitely be making this again!