Lime-Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry with Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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Quick sautéed shrimp tossed with bright lime and garlic flavors over tender zucchini noodles for a fresh Whole30 meal. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, zucchini, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
3 medium, spiralized into noodles zucchini
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp seasoned with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque; remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 3 medium spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss gently with the garlic oil for 2-3 minutes until just tender but still slightly crisp.
Step 4: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, pour 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice over everything, and toss to combine and heat through for 1 minute.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving immediately.