Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp and Cashew-Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

Light zucchini noodles tossed with tender shrimp and a vibrant cashew-ginger sauce make a colorful, Whole30-friendly stir-fry. This Asian Fusion Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large zucchini, raw shrimp, and raw cashews for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 medium large zucchini, spiralized into noodles
• 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup raw cashews, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes then drained
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a blender or food processor, combine 1/4 cup soaked and drained raw cashews, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp coconut aminos, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Blend until smooth, adding 1-2 tbsp water if needed to reach a pourable sauce consistency.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined raw shrimp seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through. Remove shrimp and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and 3 medium spiralized zucchini noodles. Toss zucchini noodles with 1/4 tsp red chili flakes and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until just tender but still slightly crisp.
4. Step 4: Return cooked shrimp to the skillet, pour the cashew-ginger sauce over the shrimp and noodles, and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes to heat through and coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving this Whole30-friendly shrimp stir-fry.