Cajun Shrimp Zucchini Pasta Recipe: Shrimp And Zucchini Noodles | Wicked Spatula (2024)

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.

by Maya Last Updated on February 26, 2020 7 Comments

This shrimp zucchini pasta recipe is exactly what you need when you want a big plate of pasta. But you want it to be paleo. 😉 This recipe for shrimp zucchini stir fry is packed with flavor, veggies, and a delicious creamy sauce – sans cream. You’ll hardly believe it. And even better is that shrimp and zucchini noodles can be on your table in less than 20 minutes! YES! I like a lot of shrimp and zucchini recipes, but this is one of my favorites! Try it and let me know if you agree.

What’s all in this dish? You’ve got shrimp, you’ve got zucchini noodles, and you’ve got mushrooms, onions, peppers, and garlic! The whole gang is here.

And even though it sounds like there is a lot going on, one-pot is all you need to whip up this weeknight dinner.

Finish off this creamy shrimp and zucchini pasta with some fresh color and flavors. Some diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime or lemon adds a nice pop of acidity, don’t skip it!

What Are Zoodles?

Zoodles are simply noodles that have been made from spiralizing zucchini. They are the perfect low carb ingredient to many pasta recipes.

Zucchini noodles are a low carb, paleo, and grain-free option for noodles! They are the heart of this zucchini pasta and shrimp recipe too.

If you’ve never tried zoodles before, now is the time to give them a shot when you make this shrimp zucchini stir fry.

How To Make Zucchini Pasta

This zucchini noodle pasta takes less than 20 minutes. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

Take a look at these quick & easy steps to make this paleo shrimp recipe:

• Cook the shrimp. Heat garlic and shrimp in a skillet. Once shrimp is pink, set them aside in a bowl. They cook really quickly, so watch them closely.
• Saute the veggies.With that same pan (no need to dirty more pans!), you’ll add in more olive oil and stir fry the the bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and Cajun seasoning.
• Make the “cream” sauce. Add in the shrimp back into the pan and stir coconut cream into the veggies. Toss with the zucchini noodles.

I told you this shrimp zucchini pasta was really easy to make! Now you just need to make a batch and dig into your delicious dinner.

How Do You Keep Zucchini Noddles From Getting Soggy?

Learning how to cook zucchini noodles gets easier with practice, but these tips will help prevent them from becoming soggy.

• Pat the zucchini noodles dry. After you spiral the noodles, pat them dry with a paper towel. You can also sprinkle a little bit of sea salt on them, so some of the water escapes. I recommend if you plan on salting them, to let them sit in a colander in the sink. Then the water will go right down the drain.
• Never overcook the shrimp and zucchini noodles. When the noodles cook too long, they will become mushy and not as appetizing.
• Leave the skillet uncovered when making zoodles. Otherwise, you will trap in moisture and they will for sure end up soggy. They don’t take long to cook without a lid anyway.

How Do You Store Shrimp Zucchini Stir Fry?

Store this zucchini pasta recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftover shrimp and zucchini noodles will last around 2 days in the fridge.

To reheat this zucchini pasta recipe, you have too options:

• Microwave for 30 seconds-1 minute and check it. If it’s not hot enough, repeat until it reaches the temperature you are looking for. You don’t want to heat it too much, or the shrimp will become rubbery, and the noodles will be soggy.
• Heat on the stove. Heat a little bit of olive oil in a skillet. Toss the shrimp pasta stir fry until it’s hot, which is usually just a couple minutes. Then add toppings and serve.

Can You Freeze This Shrimp Zucchini Pasta Recipe?

No, do not freeze zucchini noodles. I repeat, do not freeze zucchini noodles!

I’ve tried, and unfortunately it just doesn’t work. They end up mushy and watery and are just not worth it!

More Paleo Dinner Recipes

If this is one of your new favorite shrimp and zucchini recipes, then you should definitely see some of my deliciouspaleo dinner recipes. Each one is loaded with flavor and lots of healthy ingredients.

• Healthy Grilled Asian Thai Shrimp Salad– Bursting with vibrant colors and tons of flavor.
• Slow Cooker Orange Chicken– Perfect combination of sweet and tangy.
• Lemon Pepper Salmon Stir Fry – A citrus lover’s dream! You should really try this one.