Stir-Fried Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp and Thai Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

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Quick stir-fry of tender shrimp and zucchini noodles tossed in a flavorful garlic and fish sauce base, brightened with fresh Thai basil. This Thai-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, zucchini noodles, 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.

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
4 cups (spiralized from 2 medium zucchinis) zucchini noodles
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
2 sliced diagonally green onions
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer shrimp to a plate.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 4 cups zucchini noodles, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Toss and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until noodles are just tender but not soggy.
Step 4: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet along with 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves and 2 sliced green onions. Stir everything together for 1 minute until heated through and fragrant.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately.