Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Ginger and Shrimp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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A light and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender shrimp and zucchini noodles tossed in a ginger-garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, low carb), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, medium zucchini, coconut aminos for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3, spiralized into noodles medium zucchini
3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp sesame oil
2, thinly sliced green onions
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp and 1/2 tsp sea salt, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis and 3 tbsp coconut aminos to the skillet. Toss and cook for 3-4 minutes until noodles are just tender but still have bite.
Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle 1/4 tsp red chili flakes and 2 thinly sliced green onions, stirring everything together for 1 minute until heated through. Serve immediately for a fresh, Whole30-friendly dinner.