5 from 15 votes
Zucchini Stir Fry with Shrimp
This Zucchini Stir Fry with Shrimp blends tender shrimp with crisp zucchini noodles and julienned carrots in a peanut-infused sauce. The combination of peanut butter powder, tamari, lime juice, and Sriracha creates a balanced, savory, and slightly spicy coating that clings to the noodles and vegetables. Mint and chopped peanuts add freshness and crunch at the end, making it a textured and flavorful dish suitable for a nutritious weeknight meal or light dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
238 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter powder
- 3 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce if not gluten free
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 oz zucchini noodles package of
- 2 carrot julienned
- 3 tablespoon peanut chopped
- ¼ cup mint fresh, optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix lime juice, peanut butter powder, tamari, sriracha sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and cornstarch. Whisk well until there are no lumps.
- Heat one tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 4-5 minutes until shrimp are opaque and bright pink. Remove from pan.
- Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to pan and add carrots. Saute for two minutes and add zucchini noodles and sauce. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes. Be sure to cover noodles in sauce.
- Add shrimp back to pan and fresh mint, if using. Stir for another minute.
- Serve with fresh mint and chopped peanuts.
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Notes
- The recipe is weighted Smart Points friendly with a total of 6 points.
- Adding fresh mint at the end enhances flavor and adds a fresh note.
- Chopped peanuts provide texture and complement the peanut butter flavored sauce.
- Cooking shrimp separately before the vegetables prevents overcooking and preserves their texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
214mg
(71%)
Sodium
1494mg
(62%)
Potassium
266mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
5215IU
(104%)
Vitamin C
8.2mg
(9%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 214mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 1494mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5215IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 8.2mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.