Sautéed Shrimp and Zucchini Noodles with Spicy Garlic Tomato Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Light zucchini noodles tossed with sautéed shrimp and a rich, spicy garlic tomato sauce that fits perfectly within Whole30 guidelines. This Italian-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, medium zucchini, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 3, spiralized into noodles medium zucchini
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 14 oz, no sugar added canned diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté shrimp for 2 minutes per side until opaque and pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 5 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes and 14 oz canned diced tomatoes. Simmer over medium heat for 8 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
3. Step 3: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis to the skillet with tomato sauce. Toss gently and cook for 2-3 minutes until zucchini noodles soften but maintain a slight bite.
4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, add 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute to combine flavors before serving.