Stir-Fried Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles and Thai Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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Quick stir-fried shrimp tossed with spiralized zucchini noodles and fragrant Thai basil for a light Whole30-compliant meal bursting with fresh flavors. This Thai-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free, low carb), ready in about 20 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 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
3 medium, spiralized into noodles zucchini
3, thinly sliced garlic cloves
1/2 cup, loosely packed fresh Thai basil leaves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp, divided sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 thinly sliced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, season with 1/2 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 3: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis and toss gently with the shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes until the noodles soften slightly but remain firm.
Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Toss all ingredients together and cook for an additional 30 seconds to combine flavors before serving immediately.