Zucchini Noodles With Shrimp
Zucchini Noodles Shrimp Recipe And With Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce – the perfect delicious zoodles for a light and effortless low-carb dinner.
This dish is like a fusion – gluten free zucchini noodles, rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and shrimp.
Love the combination! I originally posted this low-carb zucchini noodles with shrimp recipe back in August 2016. Since then I updated it to fit my Keto journey, took new photos and created a recipe video. Instead of milk, I used heavy whipping cream and water to make these creamy zoodles recipe low-carb.
It is easy to make and tastes amazing.
If you are not on low-carb diet, you can definitely use regular pasta. Shirataki noodles work as well.
The sauce is very creamy and loaded with delicious flavors and the pasta is low carb!
These zucchini noodles with shrimp and creamy sauce take 30 minutes to make on the stove top.
It is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
What ingredients do you need to make these creamy zucchini noodles with shrimp?
- olive oil
- sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
- garlic
- shrimp
- heavy cream
- water
- cornstarch (optional, I did not use any)
- salt, pepper, oregano
- Parmesan cheese
- zoodles
- capers
- red pepper flakes
How to make this Creamy sun-dried tomato sauce for the zucchini noodles?
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In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add shrimp and cook until pink, for 1-2 more minutes.
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Add salt, pepper, basil, red pepper flakes. Stirr to combine.
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Add heavy cream and water.
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Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add parmesan cheese, cook for one more minute. If the sauce appears too thin, you can thicken it with 2 tsp flour mixed with 1 tbsp warm water. I rarely need to thicken this sauce.
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Add zucchini noodles, stir to coat in the sauce.
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Add more salt and pepper if needed.
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Sprinkle some more Parmesan on top and add capers. Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Looking for more zucchini noodles recipes?
Try these Zucchini Noodles With Ragu and Roasted Cauliflower Parmesan Zucchini Noodles.
How to spiralize zucchini?
Do you have a spiralizer? I do own both a large and a hand held spiralizer. Honestly, for 2-4 zucchini, I definitely prefer using my hand held spiralizer. This is a great tool, that doesn’t take much space in my kitchen.
Besides a spiralizer, you can use an mandolin, potato peeler and also a kitchen aid mixer spiralizer attachment to make your zucchini noodles.
Do you use your spiralizer a lot?
ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH SHRIMP
Ingredients
- 1 pound of small shrimp
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes — , chopped (I use sun-dried tomatoes in oil)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves — , pressed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 2/3 cup heavy cream — (half and half could be used)
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 medium zucchini — , made into zoodles
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp capers parsley or fresh basil for garnishing
Instructions
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In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add shrimp and cook until pink, for 1-2 more minutes.
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Add salt, pepper, basil, red pepper flakes. Stirr to combine.
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Add water and heavy cream.
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Cook on medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add parmesan cheese, cook for one more minute. If the sauce appears too thin, you can thicken it with 2 tsp flour mixed with 1 tbsp warm water. I rarely need to thicken this sauce.
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Add zucchini noodles, stir to coat in the sauce.
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Add more salt and pepper if needed.
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Sprinkle some more Parmesan on top and add capers. Garnish with chopped parsley or fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 207, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 272mg, Potassium: 597mg, Carbohydrates: 9g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 6g, Vitamin A: 740%, Vitamin C: 21.6%, Calcium: 143%, Iron: 1.3%
These zoodles look SO good, Mira! I think this might be the prettiest dish I’ve seen. I love that you added them into a cream sauce filled with shrimp. I’ve definitely got to try this! Pinned!
LOVE zoodles, Mira. And this one with dreamy creamy sauce looks so wonderful. Love how beautifully you have paired sun dried tomatoes and shrimp. Lovely share.
I have a spiralizer and I use it ALL the time… but it was a gift, so I probably would have gotten the hand held one if I bought it myself. I have been eating zoodles daily, so I totally need to add this fab dish to my mix!! LOVE that creamy sun dried tomato sauce and the addition of shrimp is just perfect! Such a delicious, healthy dinner! Pinned! Cheers, girlfriend!
Oh yum. That sundried tomato sauce! Is it strange that I just want to drink it with a straw? haha. This is like healthy comfort food, which I love.
I still don’t own a spiralzier, but I really need to buy one because I love the idea of zucchini noodles! This dish looks so perfect, Mira. I love that sun-dried tomato sauce!
This takes zoodles to a whole new level, Mira! What a gorgeous dish and I’m loving that sauce!
I have to get me some spiralizer… like really. I’m the only person on this planet that don’t have one. Zoodles looks amazing. Sooo creamy. Love it! Great recipe for National Zucchini day 😉 Sharing this! Cheers Mira 😉
These zoodles look amazing, Mira! I use my spiralizer almost every day and have a similar post coming soon and now I can’t wait to try your version 🙂 Love the creamy tomato sauce with shrimp!
This is comfort food that I will not feel guilty about. Great recipe and I can’t wait to try it.
Mira, I made noodles the other month too and was shocked that I waited so long to make this deliciousness! This looks so excellent with all the capers and sundried tomato goodness.
I love zucchini noodles and that sauce sounds absolutely delicious Mira!
Mira, that creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is simply dreamy! I love zoodles so I am loving that you shared this recipe using zoodles instead of pasta!
I love zoodles! And I’ve been totally craving creamy pasta sauces, so this is a definite win for me! Not to mention the sun-dried tomatoes and shrimp – YUM!
Great zucchini dish!