Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Ginger Shrimp and Bell Pepper

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

Light and vibrant stir-fried shrimp with crunchy bell peppers and fresh ginger tossed with zucchini noodles for a Whole30-friendly seafood dish. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe (whole30, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, zucchini, red bell pepper 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.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then remove from skillet and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large thinly sliced red bell pepper, cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
4. Step 4: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis (zoodles), 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Toss gently and cook for 2-3 minutes until zoodles are just tender.
5. Step 5: Return shrimp to skillet and toss everything together for 1 minute until heated through. Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.