Sautéed Garlic-Lemon Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

A light, Whole30-compliant seafood dish featuring tender shrimp sautéed with garlic and fresh lemon, served over zucchini noodles for a refreshing, low-carb meal. This whole30 (low carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, zucchini, spiralized into noodles, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 medium zucchini, spiralized into noodles
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb large shrimp seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
3. Step 3: Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the 3 spiralized zucchini noodles and sauté for 2 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
4. Step 4: Return the shrimp to the skillet with zucchini noodles, add 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest, tossing gently to combine and heat through for 1 minute.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately.