One-Pot Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
Quick-cooked shrimp and zucchini noodles tossed in a bright garlic and white wine sauce for a light, flavorful meal. This asian-inspired one pot (low carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs olive oil, minced garlic, peeled and deveined shrimp for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 lb, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 medium, spiralized zucchini
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, avoiding browning.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/4 cup white wine into the skillet, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 spiralized zucchini noodles and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until zucchini is tender but firm, stirring frequently.
- Step 5: Return shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped parsley.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover One-Pot Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep olive oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale One-Pot Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is One-Pot Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles low carb?
Yes — this recipe is tagged low carb based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Quick, easy, and delicious. Made it for date night and it was a huge success.
- ★★★★★
This was a hit with my family! The garlic flavor was perfect and the zucchini noodles held up great.
- ★★★★☆
Cooked it for my wife's birthday, but it took longer than expected to get the shrimp just right.
