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Shrimp Zoodles In Thai Coconut Sauce

Shrimp Zoodles in Thai Coconut Sauce is a simple, deliciously creamy meal bursting with fresh flavors. Another healthy option that is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp shelled and de-veined
  • 4 zucchini spiralized
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • ½ onion peeled and sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced (you can also do a medley of orange, yellow and red)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons basil leaves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 green onion chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat 1 tablespoon of oil
  2. Add the onion, garlic, peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Transfer the peppers and onion to a bowl.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the shrimp for 2 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes or until opaque.
  5. In another food processor (like the Ninja) add the coconut milk, peanut butter, lime juice, brown sugar and ground ginger and pulse until blended thoroughly.
  6. Transfer the cooked onion and peppers to the skillet and pour the coconut milk mixture of the peppers.
  7. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  8. In a separate pan, sauté your spiralized zucchini for about 3-5 minutes (to desired tenderness)
  9. Add the shrimp to the sauce in the skillet and add the basil and cilantro and toss to coat.
  10. Serve over cooked zoodles.
  11. Garnish with cilantro and chopped green onion, optional
  12. ENJOY!!!

Nutrition Information

Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 944mg (39%) Potassium 759mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1455IU (29%) Vitamin C 82.3mg (91%) Calcium 231mg (23%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 285mg 95%
Sodium 944mg 39%
Potassium 759mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1455IU 29%
Vitamin C 82.3mg 91%
Calcium 231mg 23%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.