Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Garlic Shrimp and Cashew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

A vibrant Whole30-friendly stir-fry with tender shrimp, fresh zucchini noodles, and crunchy cashews tossed in aromatic garlic and ginger. This Asian Fusion-inspired Whole30 recipe (low carb), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs medium zucchini, large shrimp, raw cashews 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

• 3, spiralized into noodles medium zucchini
• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1/3 cup raw cashews
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 stalks, sliced thinly green onions
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 cup raw cashews and toast, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove cashews and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchini noodles to the pan and toss gently with shrimp and aromatics. Pour in 2 tbsp coconut aminos and stir for 2 minutes until noodles soften slightly but remain crisp.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle toasted cashews and 2 sliced green onions on top, and serve immediately for a fresh, Whole30-compliant stir-fry.