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Home / Recipes / Dinner / Ginger Garlic Shrimp Zoodle Bowl

Ginger Garlic Shrimp Zoodle Bowl

Published March 16, 2016. Last updated November 19, 2019 by Samantha Rowland

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Have a fresh, healthy dinner ready in under 10 minutes with this ginger garlic shrimp zoodle bowl. Gluten free, low carb, grain free, paleo and so simple. Dinner never looked or tasted so good!

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ginger garlic shrimp zoodle bowl packed with shrimp and zoodles

Ginger Garlic Shrimp

So fun fact, I’m the only person in the house that eats shrimp. Does this stop me from making shrimp, heck no! Shrimp is a great source of protein, is so simple to make (done in like 4 minutes) and is absolutely my favorite salad topping. It’s great cold right out of the fridge, which really helps me on busy days! And I don’t have to worry about my shrimp disappearing like those samoa cookies the three times I made them!

ginger garlic shrimp zoodle bowl packed with shrimp and zoodles

Shrimp was one of the first non-vegetarian foods I learned how to cook. It seemed a little less intimidating. However, it can be a bit tricky. I used to get the precooked shrimp that I just had to defrost and cook for like 30 seconds to get the weird used to be frozen texture to go away. But I learned that shrimp only takes like 4 minutes, so I started buying it raw and cooking it on my own, The shrimp always tastes better this way. The key to making the best shrimp, you have to stay near the pan and be ready to flip these babies in like 2 minutes!

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ginger garlic shrimp zoodle bowl with avocado cilantro dressing

The easiest way to make sure your shrimp tastes amazing. Make sure it was de-veined before you start cooking it. To de-vein shrimp yourself, just run a sharp knife along the back of the shrimp and pull out the black vein that runs down the back. Also be sure to use some sort of acid at the end of cooking. I used lime juice for this recipe, but lemon juice is also a great option. And don’t be afraid to add bold flavors. Garlic and ginger are such bold flavors and the shrimp hold up well against them. Another great idea is pairing it with spinach pesto or kale almond pesto, one of my favorite combinations!

ginger garlic shrimp zoodle bowl packed with shrimp for protein

And zoodles, well if you haven’t tried them before, what are you waiting for? This dish I added some veggies I had prepped earlier in the week during my meal prep, asparagus and bell peppers, but you can really add anything you love. As the season changes I will likely change the veggies I mix into this bowl. The ginger garlic shrimp have amazing flavor and pair well with most veggies. You could easily make a stir-fry with this ginger garlic shrimp, but I really love a zoodle bowl with a sauce or dressing. I used the avocado cilantro dressing that I’m obsessed with to pour over the zoodles to make this meal super satisfying and full of healthy fats!

ginger garlic shrimp zoodle bowl packed with shrimp and zoodles

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Ginger Garlic Shrimp over zoodles with shrimp in background

Garlic Ginger Shrimp Zoodle Bowl

Fresh, healthy dinner in under 10 minutes with this garlic ginger shrimp zoodle bowl. Gluten free, low carb, paleo, whole30, and grain free dinner idea!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: zoodles
Prep Time: 12 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Servings: 2
Author: Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 2 garlic cloves - minced
  • 1/2-1 tbs. freshly grated ginger root
  • 1 tbs. coconut aminios - or gluten free tamari
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • pinch of sesame seeds
  • 2-3 zucchini - spiralized
  • 10 stalks asparagus - quickly grilled or sautted, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper - chopped
  • handful shredded carrots
  • Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Instructions

  • If you don't have asparagus cooked already, heat a large skillet with 1/2 tbs. coconut oil or coconut oil spray over medium high heat. Add chopped asparagus to a hot pan and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Once asparagus has cooked about 5 minutes, remove from heat.
  • Turn the heat of the pan down to medium and add another 1/2 tbs coconut oil or spray with non-stick coconut oil spray.
  • Add chopped garlic and let cook 30 seconds.
  • Add the peeled, deveined shrimp and grated ginger to the garlic, let cook 2 minutes. Carefully turn over the shrimp and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the coconut aminos and lime juice.
  • Spiralize the zucchini and divide between plates. Add the chopped veggies and top with shrimp.
  • Quickly make the avocado cilantro dressing and pour over zoodles and shrimp. Enjoy!
  • Serves 2-4 depending on how much shrimp you decide to eat right from the pan!

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
299
Fat
 
4
g
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
Fiber
 
4
g
Sugar
 
8
g
Protein
 
51
g
Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database.
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Comments

  1. Ellen

    January 11, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    This recipe looks amazing except that I don’t see the ingredients or instructions for the Avocado dressing. Can you please add that? Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Samantha

      January 11, 2018 at 1:39 pm

      Hi Ellen! The Avocado Cilantro Dressing is on another post. You can find the recipe here: Avocado Cilantro Dressing

      Reply
  2. Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories

    March 25, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    Oh this is making me soo hungry. I haven’t tried to make zoodles before but I really need to. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup, pinned to our linkup board.

    Reply
  3. emma amoscato

    March 24, 2016 at 3:17 pm

    I still haven’t tried spiralizing but ‘zoodles’ just sound so cool! #freefromfridays

    Reply
  4. Elaine Matthews

    March 23, 2016 at 8:01 am

    This looks amazingly delicious!! I need to get me one of those spiralizers! Thanks for sharing on My 2 favorite Things on Thursday! Hope to see you tomorrow! Pinned!

    Reply
  5. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen

    March 22, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Okay, I think I have all of these ingredients but just one problem… I SUCK at making shrimp. I always make my husband do it because I tend to overcook them!! And he isn’t home right now… I might have to suck it up and give this a shot.

    Reply
  6. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple

    March 22, 2016 at 10:42 am

    YUM! I don’t eat any seafood ( i know.. it’s a sin) but my other half does :) Going to make this for him and sub in chicken for me :)

    Reply
  7. Jess @hellotofit

    March 21, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    I LOVE SHRIMP, TOO!! It’s so versatile and is basically good on EVERYTHING, and all types of cuisine, too. I haven’t made zoodles in way too long!!

    Reply
  8. Ginger Wroot

    March 21, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    I love low carb recipes like this! Can’t wait to try it soon. Thanks!
    –G
    gingerwroot.com

    Reply
  9. Hannah

    March 20, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    I am so much more likely to make shrimp at home now because I recently discovered peeled and deveined, but still raw, frozen shrimp at my grocery store. I’m easily grossed out by raw meat and seafood, but I’ll cook it when the dirty work is already done for me! Also, garlic and ginger with everything.

    Reply
  10. Jackie Lee

    March 20, 2016 at 10:47 am

    This looks delicious. I’m a huge fan of shrimp and zoodles. :) Pinned for future meal planning.

    Reply
  11. Annmarie

    March 18, 2016 at 11:51 am

    Oh man this looks amazing! Pinned to try for later <3

    Reply
  12. Cailee

    March 17, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    Oh my gosh! This looks amazing! I seriously have been wanting zoodles for SO long! They’re just so healthy and pretty! Thanks for the recipe! This looks amazing!!
    xoxo Cailee!!

    Reply
  13. rachel @ athletic avocado

    March 17, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    I wish i was the only one in my house to eat shrimp haha. It goes by so quickly because everyone LOVES it! I cannot believe I haven’t tried the combo of shrimp and zoodles yet! Totally trying :)

    Reply
  14. Gloria

    March 17, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    Love your tip on just getting the fresh shrimp… it cooks up so fast and definitely tastes better! Now it looks like this is going on the menu this weekend. My guys are going to LOVE all the flavor this dish has!

    Reply
  15. Pragati // Simple Medicine

    March 17, 2016 at 9:51 am

    I’m not a shrimp eater, but the marinade you put on your shrimp sounds like it would be delicious on anything!

    Reply
  16. Cassie Autumn Tran

    March 16, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    NO way, how could someone NOT love shrimp?! I could eat it every single day if it were possible! Ahahahaha, this zoodle dish looks so good! Great way to enjoy a filling and hearty meal that’s low carb, high protein and gluten free!

    Reply
  17. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    March 16, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    Ooooh this looks good! Jesse LOVES shrimp so i’ll have to make it for him!

    Reply
  18. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment

    March 16, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    This dish looks fabulous! A must try. What did you use to make your noodles?

    Reply
  19. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    March 16, 2016 at 10:23 am

    Well back in the day when this girl ate seafood, shrimp was great! My grandma always had it on holidays and my brother and I would always get it at restaurants (shrimp cocktail that is!)

    (p.s. get comment reply notifications….pleasee :( )

    Reply
  20. Susie @ Suzlyfe

    March 16, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Ginger, garlic, shrimp, zoodles. BOOM I”M DONE

    Reply
    • lindsay Cotter

      March 18, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      ya, i echo this! MY HEAVEN! like all of it. Gimme dat bowl

      Reply

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