Sautéed Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles with Garlic and Chili Flakes

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

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A light and spicy Whole30 dish featuring tender shrimp tossed with zucchini noodles, garlic, and a hint of red chili. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 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 250 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.

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 250 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
4 medium, spiralized into noodles zucchini
3 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled shrimp seasoned with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, sautéing for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 4 spiralized medium zucchinis and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, tossing to combine. Cook for 3-4 minutes until zucchini noodles soften but retain some bite.
Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, season with remaining 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, and toss everything together for 1 minute to combine flavors.
Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the dish before serving.