Cajun-Spiced Shrimp and Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

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A spicy Cajun-seasoned shrimp stir fry with zucchini noodles and bell peppers delivers a colorful, Whole30-friendly meal packed with flavor and crunch. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs shrimp, peeled and deveined, zucchini noodles, red bell pepper, julienned for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 210 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 cups zucchini noodles
1 medium red bell pepper, julienned
1 medium yellow bell pepper, julienned
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp with 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through, then remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 julienned red bell pepper and 1 julienned yellow bell pepper; sauté for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 5: Add 3 cups zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring gently until just softened.
Step 6: Return shrimp to the skillet, toss with vegetables, and cook for 1 more minute to combine flavors.
Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley before serving.