Stir-Fried Shrimp with Lemon and Garlic on Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

A vibrant, quick-cooking dish featuring plump shrimp and fresh zucchini noodles bathed in a bright lemon-garlic oil, ready in under 20 minutes. This mediterranean-inspired quick meals ready in about 25 minutes pairs ounces shrimp, medium zucchini, tablespoons olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 8 ounces shrimp
• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 2 medium spiralized zucchini noodles and cook for 2 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown.
3. Step 3: Add 8 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
4. Step 4: Return the skillet to medium heat, add the drained zucchini noodles, and toss with the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for 1 minute until coated.
5. Step 5: Return the shrimp to the skillet, toss to combine, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley before serving.