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    15 Minute Garlic Shrimp Zoodles

    Published: Jan 11, 2017 / Updated: Jan 13, 2020 / 59 Comments

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    Want a fast low-carb meal that's healthy and tasty? Try these 15 minute garlic shrimp zoodles.

    low-carb garlic shrimp zoodles in a bowl with slice of lemon

    You've been waiting for the day that zoodles make it to this blog, right? Ok, you probably haven't. I'm making use of my Christmas spiralizer, and here they are in all their glory. Garlic + shrimp + zucchini noodles = low-carb heaven.

    I actually find the term "zoodles" a bit weird since I grew up with those zoo animal shaped pasta pieces in a tomato sauce in a can, and they were called Zoodles. I personally preferred Alphagetti because I could spell out rude words, but I was a bad child. Anyone know if these still exist?

    glass bowl with raw zucchini noodles

    I kept it pretty simple for my first go at zucchini noodles. I tried hard to not overcook the zoodles because I didn't want a mushy, watery mess. The texture could be described as a bit crisper than al dente if we're comparing it to actual noodles.

    Once you've spiralized the zucchini, this zucchini noodles with shrimp recipe is ready in like 5 minutes. You don't want to overcook the shrimp either, right.

    bowl of easy garlic shrimp zoodles and a fork

    You could even make these keto shrimp zoodles as a side dish if you're a meat and potatoes kinda person. I get that zucchini noodles are sacrilegious for some people.

    I'm not a giant carb-aholic to begin with, so I'm ok swapping out the pasta (sometimes, not all the time!), but low-carb isn't for everyone. I added some red pepper flakes to give it a bit of heat and color, but that's optional if you're not big on spice.

    How's your January going? As always, I'm feeling a bit down because it's January and I live in a cold place, but at least I've been eating pretty healthy, so that has me feeling a bit better physically.

    I definitely overdid it a bit around Christmas, so I am glad for recipes like these to get me back on track! I think this dish would also be great in the summer when zucchini is plentiful and everyone is craving lighter things in general. Except for burgers.

    Ok, who am I kidding, I crave burgers year-round. 😛

    This is the spiralizer I used for this recipe, and I love this handy lemon zester.

    You may also like my 15 minute garlic lime cashew zoodles recipe.

    close-up of garlic shrimp zoodles with a fork

    Will you give these quick garlic shrimp zoodles a try? Let me know in the comments below.

    I hope you love this easy low-carb recipe!

    Want a fast low-carb meal that's healthy and tasty? Try these 15 minute garlic shrimp zoodles.

    15 Minute Garlic Shrimp Zoodles

    Easy, delicious, low-carb lemon and garlic shrimp with zucchini noodles.
    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 8 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 276 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 medium zucchini
    • 3/4 pounds medium shrimp peeled & deveined
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
    • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
    • Red pepper flakes (optional)
    • Salt & pepper to taste
    • Chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Spiralize the zucchini on the medium setting. Set aside.
    • Add the olive oil and lemon juice & zest to a skillet on medium heat. Once the pan is warm, add the shrimp. Cook the shrimp for one minute per side.
    • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional minute, stirring often.
    • Add the zucchini noodles and stir/toss (e.g. with tongs) constantly for 2-3 minutes until they're slightly cooked and warmed up.
    • Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the chopped parlsey. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • This is the spiralizer I used to make this recipe. 
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 38gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 429mgSodium: 1339mgPotassium: 686mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword garlic shrimp zoodles, shrimp with zucchini noodles
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. Alita says

      April 12, 2022 at 6:27 PM

      5 stars
      I make a version of this but add a little bit of real pasta, cook it then add to the shrimp. I didn't not cook the zoodles.The heat from the shrimp is and hot noodles works great.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 12, 2022 at 9:26 PM

        Sounds good to me!!

        Reply
    2. Victoria Sattler says

      February 10, 2021 at 3:15 PM

      Will try tonight

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 10, 2021 at 4:58 PM

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Louis Clark says

      December 11, 2020 at 8:52 AM

      It sounds good I'm going to try it tonight

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 11, 2020 at 10:46 AM

        Hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. John Hanson says

      September 14, 2020 at 7:37 PM

      5 stars
      Hi, love the recipe and can't wait to make this! I just wanted to ask a quick question. The amount listed for sodium is 1339 mg per serving, That seems like a high amount. Is that accurate?

      If it is, what ingredient makes it that high in mg? Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 14, 2020 at 7:55 PM

        Hi John! I use a program to calculate nutrition, so it's only as accurate as the program (take any online nutrition calculation with a grain of salt...ha), but it's the shrimp that make it so salty. I guess shrimp are actually quite high in sodium! I only learned that myself fairly recently.

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        • Christie says

          January 15, 2022 at 1:39 PM

          The shrimp is actually not that high in sodium. A serving of shrimp is approximately 10% of the recommended daily allowance. What is confusing is that you have given things like carbs and protein in grams but the sodium in mgs.

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            January 15, 2022 at 4:23 PM

            It's a program that I use that's built into the recipe card software and it provides the info as displayed. I am not a trained nutritionist, and there's a note in every recipe that it's an estimate. It's provided as a courtesy.

            Reply
    5. Shannon says

      August 24, 2020 at 1:20 PM

      5 stars
      This was a hit with my family, will definitely be part of our normal rotation. 😋

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 25, 2020 at 9:51 AM

        Excellent!

        Reply
    6. Tobyt says

      May 2, 2020 at 2:39 PM

      5 stars
      This is amazing! I left out the zests and red pepper flakes and my daughter loves it!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 3, 2020 at 10:56 AM

        I'm so happy to hear that!!

        Reply
    7. Rachael says

      March 5, 2020 at 9:16 PM

      This does look amazing but it is pretty high in cholesterol.

      Reply
      • jack says

        June 23, 2020 at 3:10 AM

        You don't get cholesterol from food unless your body needs it.

        Reply
    8. Lauren says

      January 9, 2020 at 2:02 PM

      If buying store bought zoodles, how much should I buy? I do not own a spiralizer. Meal is for family of 4...2 adults and 2 kids. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 9, 2020 at 2:28 PM

        Hi Lauren! I honestly don’t know. I’ve never bought pre-spiralized zucchini, and I’m pretty sure that every grocery store will vary on what size they sell. I did a bit of googling just now and I can’t find anything useful. Maybe just ensure the package serves at least 4?

        Reply
    9. Debbie Sage says

      December 22, 2019 at 6:28 PM

      Love the sound of this recipe but I'm assuming with the shrimp cooking at least 4 minutes or so that your using raw shrimp & not the cooked peeled & devined ones? Is that correct? Also what size of shrimp would you recommend? I'd like to surprise my daughter for Xmas eve! Thank you!

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      • Natasha says

        December 22, 2019 at 6:33 PM

        Hi Debbie! You bet... I use raw shrimp. I typically buy the 31-40 count/pound size, but it's ok if they're a bit bigger or smaller. Just adjust cooking time accordingly. Hope she likes it! Merry Christmas. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Madison says

      September 17, 2019 at 1:32 PM

      I'm currently making this right now. I added scallops and it looks awesome!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 20, 2019 at 10:22 AM

        Ooh good idea!

        Reply
    11. Diane Freeman says

      September 14, 2019 at 6:13 PM

      Absolutely delicious. My husband actually wanted more. I think next time I will add some mushrooms and onions. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 15, 2019 at 10:35 AM

        Yay!! So glad to hear it!

        Reply
    12. Kimberly Young says

      July 7, 2019 at 7:37 PM

      5 stars
      We made it tonight. Delicious! We added parmesan cheese before serving. I'm sure it adds calories, although definitely was tasty.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 7, 2019 at 8:04 PM

        Excellent! I love parm too 🙂

        Reply
    13. Michele blanchette says

      November 1, 2018 at 9:08 PM

      4 stars
      This shrimp and zoododles dish was amazing! This is the first time I Tried zucchini for noodles .... it was surprisingly delicious! We did not even miss the noodles! The garlic and lemon sauce made all the difference. I did cut the olive oil by half and added butter. I also cook the shrimp with a little less time as to not over cook the shrimp ... my whole family loved it even my husband who is not usually to hot on shrimp or zucchini 💕

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 1, 2018 at 9:15 PM

        That's awesome!! So happy you guys liked it, Michele!

        Reply
    14. Flavor Quotient says

      July 15, 2018 at 4:41 PM

      5 stars
      Anything with shrimps in it is a winner for me and on top of it your zoodles are looking so gorgeous that it's a win-win recipe for all!!

      Reply
    15. John R. Herlocker III says

      February 13, 2018 at 8:21 PM

      5 stars
      This was a great dish and so nice to eat healthy! Easy for this bachelor to prepare. Not bad for my first time. I complimented this with garlic aparagus! Would definitely recommend it!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 14, 2018 at 8:59 AM

        I am so happy you liked it, John!

        Reply
    16. Calvin says

      November 4, 2017 at 7:29 PM

      5 stars
      Just made this recipe and I love it! Just like angel hair pasta, perfect for low carb diet and love how quick it was!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 4, 2017 at 7:37 PM

        So happy you liked it, Calvin!!

        Reply
    17. Richelle says

      October 19, 2017 at 11:35 AM

      Made this today, added fresh bell pepper and a side of avocado. Didnt spiralize but i peeled them and cut the strips in half..improvising. delicious!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 19, 2017 at 11:42 AM

        Wonderful! So glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    18. Tracie says

      August 29, 2017 at 6:45 AM

      5 stars
      My husband refuses to try zoodles, so i used a low carb pasta instead. The recipe was amazing. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 29, 2017 at 6:47 AM

        I'm glad you made it work haha. 💛💛

        Reply
    19. Sabrina says

      August 12, 2017 at 10:37 AM

      5 stars
      nice recipe, saw this on a recent foodiecrush post featuring zucchini, great substitution, love the noodles and had also seen a lasagna pasta substitution in another recipe there, like them both for getting rid of the "bad" carb for a good one and for the additional healthy-ness of the zucchini! Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 12, 2017 at 2:43 PM

        So glad you liked it, Sabrina!!

        Reply
    20. Kem says

      July 25, 2017 at 9:27 AM

      Can I put do a meal plan with this? Would it be good to eat on day 2?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 25, 2017 at 9:31 AM

        Hi! The zoodles do tend to go a bit watery if you re-heat it. I would say it's best on day 1. You could try eating it cold on day 2... I think that would work better. 🙂

        Reply
    21. Connie says

      July 13, 2017 at 7:27 PM

      I tried this recipe tonight and LOVED IT! Do you know the nutritional breakdown?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 14, 2017 at 2:31 AM

        Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it. Sorry, I am not aware of the nutritional breakdown. You could try one of the online calculators out there, but I'm not sure how accurate they are.

        Reply
      • Chels says

        October 5, 2017 at 10:03 PM

        5 stars
        Hi Connie

        According to My Fitness Pal, here is approx breakdown per single serve (e.g. half above recipe)

        Calories: 203
        Carb: 8g
        Fat: 9g
        Protein: 28g
        Sodium: 19g
        Sugars: 3g

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          October 6, 2017 at 6:43 AM

          Thank you 😊

          Reply
    22. Lynda says

      February 20, 2017 at 11:22 AM

      Forgot a crucial step....sprinkle with a little salt while on the paper towel.

      Reply
    23. Lynda says

      February 20, 2017 at 11:16 AM

      If you spiral the zucchini in advanceand leave it on paper towels, a lot of the water will be drawn out and you can cook them longer without them getting mushy.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 20, 2017 at 11:17 AM

        Great tip!

        Reply
    24. Allaire says

      January 30, 2017 at 10:58 AM

      How do you think this would be with spaghetti squash? I don't own a spiralizer but like the idea of veggie noodles.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 30, 2017 at 11:18 AM

        I think it would work. Just cook the spaghetti squash as normal, then add the shrimp on top when it's done. Let me know how it goes. ????

        Reply
    25. Leslie French says

      January 15, 2017 at 3:34 PM

      Ok you've convinced me. Going to buy a spiralizer now! Looks amazing!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 15, 2017 at 4:27 PM

        Thank you!! I'm definitely having fun with my spiralizer! ????

        Reply
    26. Inci @ Bella's Apron says

      January 12, 2017 at 1:24 PM

      Looks like a great healthy recipe to try out for the new year. THanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 12, 2017 at 1:31 PM

        Thanks, Inci!!

        Reply
    27. jeff says

      January 12, 2017 at 11:39 AM

      Can't wait to get a spiralizer, what kind do you have? And are you shooting your photos in natural light or a lighting setup? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 12, 2017 at 12:09 PM

        Hi Jeff! I use a Paderno spiralizer. I linked it in the last sentence of the post (affiliate link). I use a studio lighting setup. ☺️

        Reply
      • Ann Meyer says

        July 31, 2017 at 2:20 PM

        5 stars
        Veggetti Pro from Walmart.works great.

        Reply
    28. Natasha's Sister says

      January 11, 2017 at 9:59 AM

      What do you mean "Anyone know if Zoodles and Alphagetti still exist?" Of course they do. I eat it at least once a week since you never cook for me. Speaking of which, can you make this for me without shrimp?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 11, 2017 at 10:01 AM

        No.

        Reply

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