Spicy Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Shrimp
Juicy chili-lime grilled shrimp over perfectly al dente zucchini noodles tossed in a fiery garlic-chili oil with cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. A 40g-protein, ultra-low-carb, metabolism-boosting dinner that tastes like summer and keeps abs sharp.
Why You’ll Love This recipe
This is the sexiest abs dinner ever: 40g+ lean protein, almost zero carbs, and a spicy kick that revs metabolism while satisfying takeout cravings. Ready in 20 minutes, no heavy sauce, just bright, bold flavors that make you feel light and energized after eating. Perfect for fat-loss phases, date night, or when you want restaurant-quality food that actually moves you closer to visible abs — this is the zoodle recipe you’ll make on repeat!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Salt zoodles 10 min and pat super dry — no watery plate.
- Grill shrimp on skewers — fast and pretty.
- Use a smoking-hot pan for zoodles — 90 seconds max.
- Add chili oil off-heat — keeps it bright red.
- Finish with extra lime — cuts heat and brightens.
- Double the shrimp — you’ll want it.
- Fresh basil at the end — non-negotiable.
Spicy Zucchini Noodles with Grilled Shrimp
Spicy grilled shrimp over zoodles — fiery, fresh abs dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tsp smoked paprika + 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 tbsp chili oil or 1 tsp chili flakes + 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 6 medium zucchini, spiralized
- Fresh basil & lime wedges
- Juice + zest of 2 limes
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Salt zoodles → spiralize, toss with salt, rest 10 min in colander — goodbye water!
- Pat super dry → paper towels — restaurant texture guaranteed.
- Season shrimp → lime zest, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt — flavor bomb!
- Heat grill/pan → screaming hot — smoky perfection incoming.
- Grill shrimp → 2 min per side until pink and charred — don’t overcook!
- Crisp garlic → same pan, sizzle sliced garlic in chili oil 30 sec.
- Flash zoodles → toss in hot chili-garlic oil 60–90 sec — stay al dente!
- Add tomatoes → just to warm — juicy pops.
- Toss together → off heat, squeeze lime, tear basil — flavor explosion!
- Plate hot → pile zoodles, top with grilled shrimp, extra chili oil — abs on fire!
Notes
- Salting zoodles = game changer, no soggy noodles ever.
- 40g protein + under 12g carbs per huge bowl.
- Chili oil can be homemade or store-bought — both work.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 303Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 363mgSodium 1667mgCarbohydrates 19gFiber 6gSugar 10gProtein 46g
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Ingredients Notes
- Shrimp: Highest protein-to-calorie ratio, cooks in 3 min.
- Zucchini: 20 cal per cup, perfect noodle swap.
- Chili oil or flakes: Capsaicin for metabolism boost.
- **Lime + garlic: Flavor without calories.
Variations and Substitutions
- Chicken, salmon, or scallops instead of shrimp
- Add bell pepper, asparagus, or broccoli
- Creamy version: splash of light coconut milk
- Thai style: fish sauce + peanut crumble
- Cajun blackened shrimp
- Vegan: crispy tofu + extra chili
- Mild version: skip chili, use lemon-herb
- Top with avocado for healthy fats
Storage Options
- Best eaten fresh (zoodles get watery)
- Store shrimp and zoodles separately — up to 3 days
- Reheat shrimp, quick sauté zoodles fresh
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