Sautéed Zucchini Noodles with Garlic Shrimp

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Light and fast weeknight meal with spiralized zucchini, plump shrimp, and aromatic garlic. This american-inspired whole30 (low-carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs medium zucchini, shrimp, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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

• 2 medium zucchini
• 8 oz shrimp
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lemon
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add 8 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until pink, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves to skillet and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 spiralized medium zucchini and cook 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
3. Step 3: Return shrimp to skillet, add 1/2 lemon juiced and zested, 2 tbsp chopped parsley, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to combine and heat through for 1 minute.