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Cajun Shrimp Zucchini Pasta Recipe: Shrimp And Zucchini Noodles

This shrimp zucchini pasta recipe is flavorful and easy! See how to make shrimp zucchini stir fry for a 20-minute weeknight dinner packed with vegetables + protein. One of the best shrimp and zucchini recipes.

Instructions

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author Maya Krampf from WickedSpatula.com

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil (divided)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 1/2 large Red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Coconut cream
  • 3 medium Zucchini (spiralized; about 6 cups)
  • 1 medium Roma tomato (diced)
  • 1 handful Fresh cilantro (minced)
  • 1 squeeze Lemon (or lime)
  • Sea salt (to taste)
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  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat with the garlic and shrimp. Cook for 4 minutes stirring occasionally until shrimp are pink. Remove shrimp and set aside.

  2. Add in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil along with the red bell pepper, onion, mushroom, and Cajun seasoning. Saute for 4-5 minutes until the veggies are soft.

  3. Add the shrimp back to the pot and stir in the coconut cream. Cook for 1 minute.

  4. Turn off heat and add in the zucchini noodles tossing well. Taste for salt and add a pinch or two if needed. Serve topped with the diced tomato, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon or lime.

Recipe Notes

Serving Size: ~2 cups, or 1/6 entire recipe

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 216 | Fat: 12g | Total Carbs: 9g | Net Carbs: 6g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Protein: 19g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols (though the latter are rarely seen on this site), because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

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