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Zucchini Noodles with Lemon-Garlic Spicy Shrimp

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Spicy shrimp with garlic, zucchini noodles (zoodles), tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon – I just inhaled this EASY low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly dish for lunch which took less than 20 minutes to make, start to finish and it was DELICIOUS!

Spicy shrimp with garlic, zucchini noodles (zoodles), tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon – I just inhaled this EASY low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly dish for lunch which took less than 20 minutes to make, start to finish and it was DELICIOUS!Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) with Lemon-Garlic Spicy Shrimp

I love a good spiralized veggie dish once the weather starts getting warmer. A few of my favorites are Shrimp Zoodles Parmesan, Quick Spiralized Zucchini and Grape Tomatoes, and Shrimp Scampi Zoodles.

Today it’s finally starting to feel like Spring! Before you know it, summer will be here and you know what that means…. bathing suit season! I’ve been diligent about working out a few times a week, but you know what they say – great abs start in the kitchen and this so true so now that winter is over, I’ve been cutting back on my carbs (not eliminating, don’t worry!) and really making my calories count.

In this dish, rather than using pasta, I swapped it for zucchini noodles. My Paderno Spiral Vegetable Slicer is my all time FAVORITE cooking gadget. It’s the easiest way to make zucchini noodles, sweet potato spirals, carrot ribbons and more! Prior to owning one, I used my mandolin but it’s so much quicker and easier (and safer) with this fun gadget – you NEED one!!

Spicy shrimp with garlic, zucchini noodles (zoodles), tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon – I just inhaled this EASY low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly dish for lunch which took less than 20 minutes to make, start to finish and it was DELICIOUS!

Spicy shrimp with garlic, zucchini noodles (zoodles), tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon – I just inhaled this EASY low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly dish for lunch which took less than 20 minutes to make, start to finish and it was DELICIOUS!

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Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles) with Lemon-Garlic Spicy Shrimp 

4.91 from 11 votes
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Cals:235.5
Protein:25
Carbs:14.5
Fat:9
Spicy shrimp with garlic, zucchini noodles (zoodles), tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon – I just inhaled this EASY low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly dish for lunch which took less than 20 minutes to make, start to finish and it was DELICIOUS!
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Spicy shrimp with garlic, zucchini noodles (zoodles), tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon – I just inhaled this EASY low-carb, gluten-free, paleo-friendly dish for lunch which took less than 20 minutes to make, start to finish and it was DELICIOUS!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Serving Size: 1 zucchini + shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin and devided
  • 1 medium, 7 oz zucchini, spiralized
  • pinch salt and fresh black pepper
  • 1/4 lemon
  • 1/4 cup halved grape tomatoes

Instructions

  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of the oil and crush red pepper flakes, add the shrimp and season with pinch salt and pepper; cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add half of the garlic and continue cooking 1 more minute, or until the shrimp is cooked through and opaque.
  • Set aside on a dish.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil and garlic to the pan, cook 30 seconds then add the zucchini noodles and cook 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp and tomatoes to the pan and squeeze the lemon over the dish.
  • Remove from heat and serve. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 zucchini + shrimp, Calories: 235.5 kcal, Carbohydrates: 14.5 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 173 mg, Sodium: 179 mg, Fiber: 4 g, Sugar: 4 g

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156 comments on “Zucchini Noodles with Lemon-Garlic Spicy Shrimp”

  1. Am I missing an ingredient? When I add this recipe to WW, it comes to 2 points (blue), not the 6 points on your site. The only ingredient with points is the olive oil.

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    Cindy Habighorst

    It’s an excellent dish! I think the blue points are incorrect? I have it at 2 points! Thx
    Cindy

  3. I have calculated the WW points for the Blue plan and I calculated only 2 points for the whole recipe which would be for the olive oil ( 1 1/2 tsp).  Is there an error in the recipe or an ingredient missing? Thanks

  4. I think the WW points for this recipe are not correct. When I calculate the points for each ingredient, I come to 2 FP for the 1 1/2 tsp olive oil.  The other ingredients have 0 points.  So the total of 6 FP is incorrect.

    The recipe was delicious!

  5. This is excellent!  A definite keeper that we will make often.  I purchased the zoodles pre-made which makes this recipe that much simpler!  The point value listed is off.  The only ingredient that has a point value is the olive oil which equates to 3-ish points.  Super low point dinner option.  Thank you!

  6. I’m wondering where the 7 points are coming from if veggies are free and so is shrimp? Is it the olive oil? If so, what else.can.I use?

  7. When I put this into the Recipe Builder on the WW site, I’m only getting 2 Freestyle points. I put in the exact ingredients listed. What am I missing? The only thing that even has points at all is the olive oil. Help!?

  8. I’ve reviewed the recipe and it seems to be Whole30 compliant. Just wondering why it doesn’t have the “W” icon listed.

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    V. Williamson

    Even my pasta-loving hubby and son had seconds and thirds of this recipe! I added a box of Trader Joe’s carrot spirals and we sprinkled our full plates with some grated Parmesan, but it would have been delish even without those additions.

  10. I am looking forward to making this tonight but this is 2 Freestyle Points for the entire recipe, even better (the only thing that counts for points on freestyle is the oil used) 

  11. This recipe says that its 6 points for the Freestyle program, I’m just wondering how?? I put the recipe into the recipe builder and it came out as 2 points. Typo maybe?

  12. Made this tonight and we loved it.  you could really taste all the flavors.  My only question is, how do you get 6 Freestyle points per serving?  When i entered all the ingredients in the recipe builder it came out to 2 free style points for the olive oil and everything else was zero.  Thanks for so many great recipes.

  13. I can’t see how’ve this is 6 FSP since only the oil has 2 points. You may want to update to correct points. I’m making this tonight!

    1. Are you using the recipe builder? The SmartPoints® calculator isn’t meant for recipes and will often give you the wrong points (usually higher) because it’s counting 0 points foods such as eggs, chicken, fruits and vegetables. So if you see a recipe with a SmartPoints® value that’s different from what the calculator tells you, that is why.

      The only accurate way to determine any recipe’s SmartPoints® value is to plug the ingredients into the recipe builder on the Weight Watchers website (Click on “My Foods,” select “Recipe,” and click “Create a recipe.”)

      1. You didn’t say Smart Points, you said 6 Freestyle Points.. It is only 2 Freestyle Points 

  14. Amazing dish. I had plumb tomatoes on hand so I seeded them and rough cut them. This is such a fresh tasting dish. My husband loved it. Next time I would a use a tad bit more red pepper flakes for a little more heat. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top would be a good addition. I will make this again.B

  15. Just made this to break in my new spiralizer…YUM! Didn’t have red pepper flakes so I substituted cajun seasoning. Can’t wait to make it again!

  16. Gina, I absolutely adore all of your recipes, and tell everyone and anyone about your blog and books. Almost every day I check your site to decide what to eat. Thank you for all that you do! 
    Can you please give an ounce amount of spiralized zucchini for good recipe? I am super short on time, and now buy  The pre-cut spiralized zucchini at my local grocery store , so I’m not sure how much I should use. Please?

  17. i bought my spiloozer or whatever you want to call it , at Walmart Canada for 19.97$in my opinion, that doesn’t break one’s bank to purchase this item nor does it take up alot of room (made me laugh when i read that excuse)…its not rocket science people, its a light weight plastic kitchen gadget!
    we really enjoy this recipe and your time to upload it to the net!
    cheers

  18. I just put this into my weight watchers tracker and it is actually only 3 smart points not 8. Just thought you would like to know.

  19. I made this tonight and it was so flavorful and fresh!  I usually don’t go for recipes with few spices because often they are bland. This was not!!!  I loved it, it was quick, and I’ll definitely be making it again. 

      1. A lot of people have commented on the difference between your sp values compared to when put into the recipe builder or calculator.  I have both cookbooks and noticed the same thing on many recipes.   Can u help me understand how you figure out the sp? I just don’t get it. Your values are usually higher and being a WW I would like to be accurate in counting points.  Thanks for your great recipes and any insight you can give me. 

      2. First, I don’t provide saturated fat so I don’t know how people are using the calculator. I use recipe builder for all my calculations, it’s the only way to get accurate smart points because vegetables are 0. But, if you use a calculator, the nutritional info will add points to them since vegetables and fruit have calories. Hope that makes sense, the real issue is why WW members don’t know about this. If you use recipe builder, and you are getting different results than me I am happy to figure it out with you!

    1. The way people are calculating points is 2 for the shrimp and 2 for the olive oil. Nothing else in the recipe has any points. I’m not sure why the recipe builder makes it 6 points. 

  20. I’ve tried many of your recipes and all have been great but have never commented before. This was so yummy and super quick and easy!

  21. Love the ease of this dish but I needed more flavor. Added more garlic and red pepper flakes. Salt too.

  22. Hi Gina, I was SHOCKED at the SmartPoints listing on this when I saw the ingredients, so I entered all of the ingredients into the Recipe Builder on WW website and it came out to only 3 SP, not 8! How did you come up with 8 SP??? Looks awesome and I can't wait to try it but I am only counting it as 3 SP. Maybe you calculated it off of the nutrition info and didn't put it into the Recipe Builder? WW doesn't count the calories with fruits and vegetables in recipes as long as they are not blended. I just wanted to give you a heads up because I think listing it as 8 SP would discourage some people from trying this. It did for me the first time I saw it. For 8 SP I would want real pasta! : )

  23. Wonderful recipe. I have just discovered spiralizing, so I was anxious to try this recipe. I was not disappointed. It was easy, and delicious. I did add a bit of the garlic while sautéing the shrimp and also sprinkled a bit of Parmesan cheese on the finished product.

  24. Gina, this looks great and I am going to try it tonight. I think you have the smart points calculated wrong though. I came up with 4 points. 2 for the olive oil and two for the shrimp. That it's so low in points is an extra bonus!!

  25. Mine is a Spirooli (as seen on TV), but purchased at Bed Bath 'n Beyond, used a coupon and it was just around $20.00. Love it, it works fine for the number of times I've used it.

  26. Hi Gina! How do you keep the zucchini from being soggy? Mine was soggy the moment that I spiralized it? How do you handle using it the next day to take as a lunch to work that has a sauce? do you separate them?

    1. Was your zucchini fresh? I spiralize mine, let rest them on paper towels (which drains some of the water out of them), and store them in a zip lock, partially opened, with dry, new paper towels in the vegetable drawer of the fridge. They seems to work better after a day or two or three in the fridge. Don't cook them too long as that will make them soggy. Don't give up. After a few times, you'll get the hang of it. (I hope you don't mind me responding to your questions for Gina, but I love my spiralizer and have "zoodles" every week.)

    2. Hi Beth, thank you for your reply. Yes, they were fresh. They had been in the refrigerator a couple of days. They ultimately turned out ok after I cooked them but when I first spiraled them was surprised at how mis they were. Do you know if instead of sautéing them, they can be baked too?

    3. I haven't tried baking them. I usually heat them in the microwave just until hot, no more than a minute or so, and toss them into whatever dish I'm having or use them as a base.. If it's spaghetti, I'll make a base of "zoodles", add spaghetti noodles on top (more for my husband, only a few for me), and pour sauce on top. I might leave them out for me and have both for him. He's beginning to ask for zucchini noodles now.
      As for baking them, Gina would know better than I would. If you do try baking them, please post and let me know.

    4. I meant to say I might leave out the pasta and use only "zoodles" for me and use both pasta and "zoodles" for him.

  27. I tried this for the first time today, I didn't have any crushed red pepper flakes but used Old Bay Garlic and Herb seasoning. Delicious is all I can say!

  28. Got my spiralizer last Friday and made this last night for dinner. My "zoodles" weren't perfect…but looked pretty good…and will get better with practice. This dish was delish. Even my husband (who is NOT a veggie fan!) cleaned his plate. And so quick and easy! This will be on my go-to dinners list.

  29. Just got my new spiralizer on Friday…plan to make this for dinner tonight. You don't say what blade to use…but it looks like it's the smallest one? Hubby is not a big veggie fan so I'm hoping this is a big hit!

    1. I've used my Spiralizer for months now and it took a few "trial and error" attempts to find what works for us. I spiralize with the middle blade usually (either will work) and do this ahead of time. For zucchini, I make the noodles and then store them in a plastic bag in the fridge with a paper towel to absorb moisture. They'll keep for several days. Just before serving, I'll heat each individual serving in the microwave for 60-45 seconds… only to heat. (When I've sautéed them, they release too much moisture and get soggy.) Then, I add whatever sauce I'm using. Since doing this way, my husband asks for them, too. I use on top just about anything we have and they work – even a quesadilla bake casserole I make. Great filler and way to cut down on carbs and get extra veggies.

  30. Your website is the best thing that has ever happened to me! And I have a fantastic husband and three perfectly wonderful children. Lol. I am a carb addict, and this dish was exactly what I would have normally made with pasta. I did not feel like I missed out by having this, and for 235 calories I am STUFFED! A little chocolate covered banana popsicle for dessert and I'm the happiest person. You are my new best friend. (Sorry Deanna).

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    Valerie Dunton

    OMGosh!! Made this tonight and it was OUTSTANDING!! So fresh and bursting with flavor. Used twice the amount of garlic but that was just my preference…My new go to weeknight recipe!!

  32. This was so good! It is a really fresh-tasting recipe. My husband and I put some fresh avocado chunks, and it brought out all the other flavors so well. Thanks for this one!

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    Susan Deppner

    Just got up from the table after feasting on your recipe. Delicious! I used a mandolin slicer. After reading all the comments, though, I might just have to put that spiralizer on my wish list. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

  34. Spiralizer is absolutely theeee best buy of last months – I have been using it regularly and am very very happy with it. I have to try the shrimp recipe, sounds delish and sooo easy – thanks for sharing 🙂

  35. Made this last night. The only change was I used a can of drained petit diced tomatoes (don't care for fresh). Husband and I ADORED this!!! Can't wait to make more!!!!

  36. My zoodeler came in last week and last night I finally had time to try it out. So quick and easy. I made the dish and loved it. Planning on the greek cucumber tonight. I really could not get over how easy it was to make. Will be a go to fast meal for future use.

  37. Love this recipe!! I'm always looking for ways to eat healthier, which is hard with my meat and carb loving boyfriend, who doesn't care for vegetables. I made this for dinner last night and we both loved it!! Will definitely make this again soon. Thanks Gina! 🙂

  38. Thank you Gina! I never thought about making zucchini noodles, but as someone that is gluten free, this is a great idea! A nice alternative to spaghetti squash 🙂

  39. I just bought the paderno spiralizer on Amazon, and got to try it out yesterday for the first time with this dish. SO good! My boyfriend and I both loved it so much. It was also my first time cooking shrimp – success! So flavorful and surprisingly filling. Bad news is that I think I'm addicted to spiralizing now.

  40. Gina,

    Just got my Paderno spiralizer from Amazon. Made this for lunch today and it was AMAZING. My husband couldn't believe it wasn't pasta. He loved it. I think the secret is to let the zoodles weep a bit (with salt) and to also be generous with the garlic, lemon and red pepper flake. My husband LOVED how spicy it was. Major winner here!!!!!

  41. Gina, I received my spiralizer two days ago and made this dish. It was so good. Zoodles are my new noodles! Can't wait to try other vegetables! I was leary to serve them to my husband, so I cooked pasta for him. He tried the zoodles and liked it!

  42. So what do you do with the big long piece that comes out at the top? The one that is a straight columb-not curly? Or am I just looking at it wrong. I looked at a video of this on WilliamSonoma and saw that piece as well. They sort of hid it in the video. Is this a 'core'? Hm.

    1. Looks like it. Eat it! It's still part of the fruit/veg you just spiraled, so unless it's made up of just seeds (like apple core), I'm sure it would still be good to eat. It's not like tastless pulp left from juicing. Some probably pitch it,compost it, or feed it to their animals.

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    Judie Blevins

    Just love my zoodle maker. Made rice with butternut squash and the orange chicken. Out of this world. My husband loved it. Thanks again for all the wonderful recipes for the zoodle maker.

  44. This looks great! I have a small handheld spiralizer, but it only works for cylindrical veggies (carrots, zucchini…). Does anyone with experience with the Paderno spiralizer know if it works for veggies of all shapes…. sweet potato, jicima, etc?

  45. I got the GEFU spiralizer from bed bath and beyond and it does the same job. There is also no possibility of slicing your fingers with this one unless you are intentionally putting you fingers into the tunnel to see how sharp the blades are. I am making this recipe at the moment — can't wait to try it.

  46. I make zucchini noodles all the time, and for those of you that are having problems with wateriness it really helps to sprinkle generously with salt, toss and let "sweat" in a colander for 20-30 minutes while you do something else. I usually will give it a few press downs with a paper towel while the colander sits over a bowl. This extracts a lot of water that you can just dump out. I give mine a good rinse in cold water to get rid of the salt, one more quick pat down with paper towel and add to a hot skillet with a little coconut oil. You'll be surprised at how much water the salt draws out.

    1. Thanks for this tip! I'll do this next time I make the noodles. I've discovered that I can make the noodles, put them in a colander over a dish, and they will keep a day in the fridge. Not much water comes out, though, so I'll do what you do with salt. I served them last night as a side dish to fish. I sautéed onion, added a can of RoTel mild tomatoes, tossed in the noodles, and topped with a little 2% grated cheddar cheese. My husband didn't like them until I added the cheese and then he loved them. So fun to find new ways to incorporate them into our meals.

  47. i totally need this in my life because that recipe looks amazing and gluten free! you're the bomb.

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    Kane McConnell

    I noticed Amazon says 2-4 weeks just to ship the slicer. I would expect that kind of delivery time only from a mail order catalog that showed up with the rest of my junk mail. I found it at Williams-Sonoma for the same exact price, except I can just go pick it up!

  49. Made this for dinner tonight. It was awesome! Mine wasn't as pretty as yours, but with a little practice with my new kitchen gadget, will help. I added bean sprouts, which was great. Next time, I'll try it with chicken and snow peas. And, experiment with different seasoning, and flavorings. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for another great recipe, Gina!

  50. Looks really delicious, I'm definitely want to try this. If you want to save money, I found a cheaper version that does spiraling for vegetables: http://www.taylorgifts.com/item/veggetti/39908. I'm not sure how well it works but it might be worth a try!

    1. I have a Paderno Spiralizer and love it. I bought it on Amazon – cheaper than at Wms.-Sonoma. Hungry Girl reviewed this Veggetti recently, though, and gave it a thumbs up.

  51. I don't usually respond to blogs, but my daughter has bragged about your site, so I decided to finally check it out and I am soooo happy I did. I am a Weight Watcher member, so I really appreciate you have taken the time to figure out the points; I have made a recipe from your site all week and have enjoyed them all. You have really inspired me to try out new dishes. I ran out today and purchased the spiral vegetable cutter and made the recipe you featured. All I can say is OMG! This was an awesome recipe and the entire family loved it; I also love my new kitchen gadget and so does my grown daughters. I had them make the dish and they also loved the dish. Thank you for sharing your talent. I am now a huge fan. When you complete your cookbook I will be in line to purchase. T.Palm

  52. I'm loving all these carb free and paleo posts because of the variety, but I'm getting worried that you haven't really posted more 'normal' recipes for a while. I love this site because it offers recipes for stuff I would eat everyday, just lightened up.

    Don't go totally non-carb and paleo on us Gina!

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      Skinnytaste Gina

      Nope, I could never go completely non-carb, I just like to cut back. In fact I just posted fish sticks with breadcrumbs yesterday, and those have carbs. I love everything in moderation, and although I had this for lunch, I also had rice with dinner.

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    Diane @ Detox Drinks

    This looks so delicious. It reminds me of a shrimp scampi recipe my mom used to make for me as a child (obviously, she didn't use zuchini for noodles). This looks tasty!

  54. What do you do with the core piece left from spiralizer?

    (I have one – a gift – WAY above my pay grade, but it's cool!)

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    Christie Ray Harrison

    Looks amazing! And pretty perfect for the Whole30 month I'm doing right now! If you don't have a spiralizer or mandoline, what's a DIY way to make the zucchini noodles? Just cut zucchini really thin?

    1. Cut them into matchstick size pieces. I do that sometimes when I get tired of the long noodles.

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      Skinnytaste Gina

      Slice them into 1/8th inch thin slices. Then cut the slices into 1/8th inch thick strips.

  56. Hi Gina, what camera do you use for your pics? They look gorgeous! Thank you for everything you do!

  57. I have a Kuhn Rikon Julienne Peeler that works just as well as a spiralizer, and takes up much less room! and costs a lot less too! I make this dish often and my family loves it! I like use 3 of these: zucchini, yellow squash, carrots or sweet potatoes together to make it colorful and interesting!

  58. I bought the same exact noodler for me and one for my mom a few years ago. I probably use mine every two weeks. It's awesome!

  59. Wow, I actually thought the noodle was a fancy pasta noodle with zuchini. I'll be keeping my eye out for one of those tools. The recipe sounds divine! Thanks for sharing.

  60. Hi Gina – I've made Zucchini Noodles a few times and love them. But, they tend to be very wet. Any tips? Thanks – Jen

  61. This looks yummy – thanks, Gina! I was just shopping online for a spiralizer yesterday, so I will have to christen it with this recipe when it arrives. (I have been using a julienne peeler to make my zoodles and it's not as easy or pretty!) And not to mess with your recipe, Gina, but a tip for those who don't like to cut carbs out completely (as my husband, who isn't completely sold on the zucchini-as-noodle idea) – I have added in a small amount of whole wheat or Barilla Plus (GF might even work) spaghetti to my zoodle recipes. You basically want the cooked amount to be less than or equal to the amount of zoodles, so you have to eyeball it until you get used to the correct portioning. e.g., for one large zucchini, I would use about 1/8 box of spaghetti. If the zucchini is short in length, break the pasta in half before cooking. Sorry I don't have nutritional info for this but that's not my thing – just portion it out wisely and you'll be fine.

  62. I have this spiraler and it works just fine, and probably a lot cheaper than Paderno. http://www.amazon.ca/World-Cuisine-Tri-Blade-Plastic-Vegetable/dp/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396612577&sr=8-1&keywords=spiral+vegetable+slicer

    1. LOL — If you had bothered to look at Gina's link, you would see that her Padermo is the EXACT SAME as what you just linked to.

      Hers is called: "Paderno World Cuisine A4982799 Tri-Blade Plastic Spiral Vegetable Slicer"

    1. I find that these noodles are NOT good 2nd day. When I make a batch, I try to cook just what I need, and save the UNcooked noodles for another time……Once they are cooked they just get too soggy to reheat, in my opinion

  63. looking really tasty.. not a good cook but i will give it a try… 🙂

    http://healthfitness4all.blogspot.in/

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    Kim with a K

    Beautiful photo!
    Looks so fresh and yummy, can't wait to make!
    You've sold me on the slicer too!

  65. Just ordered this slicer thing using the amazon link you provided.
    I've never shopped on Amazon cos I'm in Australia and eBay seems to be the easier option. Can't wait to get it in late May!! Zoodles here I come!

  66. I got my spiralizer at Amazon and it's less than Wms-Sonoma charges. I do love it, but one problem I've had is that the noodles sometimes are too watery. Any ideas on how to overcome this? This recipe looks delicious!

    1. We drain them in a colander and never put them on plates. We use bowls and most of the liquid will stay on the bottom. The sauce we try to keep on top. Works great for me

    2. Zucchini has a lot of water – try setting the noodles on a paper towel before cooking to soak up excess!

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      Skinnytaste Gina

      I find sauteeing them for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes TOPS is key, and quickly remove from the hot pan or it will keep cooking.

    4. Thanks for that tip!
      I made this recipe the other night – my 15 year old son LOVED it! But the zoodles were way too watery! I'll try not to cook them so long next time!

    5. Put them in a colander so they drain and then put him on a towel or a paper towel roll them up and then twist and the extra water will come out

  67. That's it I have to have a spirilizer! I saw on on Williams Sonama for $20-$30, I'll have to check out your link!

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    Heather Henderson

    I just posted a recipe on my blog for zoodles too! I think we have the same spiralizer also 🙂 Love it so far!

    http://www.simplyhsquared.com

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    Brandy (www.commondigestivedisorders.net)

    Another hit and drool worthy recipe. I'm a bit of a thrifty person but I really like that spiral making device. How much does it cost? I'll definitely try this one at home. I'm just crossing my fingers on this one, hope I won't burn anything this time. Last time, about a week ago, I tried this delicious recipe I found and stopped half way because the pot holder got burned and also the food. Well, there's a first time for everything, right?

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    The Good Life | Fitness, Faith & Wellness for Body + Soul

    Great recipe! I got a spiralizer in January and love it!

    1. There's a link in Gina's post. Look at the sentence "My Paderno Spiral Vegetable Slicer is my all time FAVORITE cooking gadget." Click on the words "Paderno Spiral Vegetable Slicer" and it takes you to Amazon where you can buy it.

  71. Why is this considered 6 PTS? 4oz of shrimp is 3 PTS and the olive oil is 2 PTS. everything else is free..

    1. I agree the points are way off. Now with Smart Points 4oz of shrimp is only ONE point and the olive oil is 2. Everything else is free, for a total of THREE. 

  72. I would love a spiralizer, but I have a small kitchen with limited storage. I use a mandoline that I've had for about 20 years, which has a safety guard to use with the veggies, so no accidents (yet) LOL

  73. I know this is a great recipe cause I've made it several times with grilled shrimp and also with grilled scallops! Ever since you introduced me to zucchini noodles, I can't get enough of them! LOL Along with the shrimp, I have added grilled asparagas, peas, julienned carrots! Always delish! Thanks Gina!

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    Kate @Almond Butter Binge

    I DO need one of these if I plan to grow zucchini this year! Zucchini noodles is one of the only healthy substitutes I can pull on my carb-loving fiance…so it might be time to splurge on another appliance 🙂 Thanks for sharing this!

  75. Looks delish! Think chicken would work as a replacement for the shrimp for those of us who are allergic?

  76. I made this this week! Garlic lemon shrimp on top of zoodles. I absolutely love the zucchini noodles, I treat them like pasta and I do not miss it at all.

    However your julienne peeler is much nicer… I have a handheld one and I sliced my finger open this week 🙁

    By the way Gina. My office is having a cinco de mayo cook-off, and I've decided to make your jalapeno poppers. There is a prize involved so I want to win! I was thinking of getting up early to make & bake them, then have them reheated in an oven a few hours later around lunch in an oven. Do you think they will hold up their crispiness?

    – D

    1. I agree. I don't have the funds for a spiralizer (and didn't know if I would dig zoodles enough to pay that kind of money anyway), so I bought a julienne peeler instead. Love the zoodles. Love the julienne peeler. Love that it was only 9 dollars. 😀

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      Skinnytaste Gina

      I think they would be ok, you should probably do a test run to see how they reheat. Good luck!

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      Kelly Fitzpatrick

      I love my Paderno spiral slicer too.. however I did have an "incident" the first time used it… ended up having 5 stitches in my finger tip! So, be careful.. IT BITES! However..the zoodles… ARE THE BEST!!!

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      Eileen Becker

      I almost think they taste a little better when you reheat them. Now I need to make jalapeno poppers. lol.

  77. I JUST bought the Panderno Spiralizer last week and haven't had a chance to try it yet.
    I have my first recipe now and will give it a test "spin" (har har) this weekend!

  78. I have this exact same spiralizer & love it too! Trying this soon!

    xx,
    Elizabeth
    www.adrian-james.com

    1. I have this one too! Isn't it just the BEST thing EVER? Now I have my mom & 2 diabetic friends who want to buy one too.

    2. curious, do you happen to know if your spiralizer makes thinner zoodles than what I get using my spiralizer (shaped like a hour glass)???

  79. Great recipe! Thanks for the info on the gadget as well. I threw my mandolin away in anger after I had an accident making something for my blog. I'll look it up.
    Thanks again!!!

    1. There’s a discrepancy between the recipe below and what is sent to the WW app. The recipe calls for 1.5 teaspoons olive oil while the app lists the ingredients as having 1.5 Tablespoons. That would account for the difference in the points.