Sautéed Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles and Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce
Tender shrimp quickly sautéed and tossed with zucchini noodles coated in a vibrant sun-dried tomato and fresh basil sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, zucchini, sun-dried tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 medium, spiralized into noodles (about 4 cups) zucchini
- 1/3 cup, packed and chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
- 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp seasoned with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, then transfer shrimp to a plate.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and tomatoes soften.
- Step 3: Add 4 cups spiralized zucchini noodles, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the skillet. Toss gently and cook for 3-4 minutes until noodles soften but retain slight bite.
- Step 4: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Toss everything together and cook for another minute to combine flavors.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately while warm.







