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15-Minute Sweet Chili Shrimp with Zoodles Recipe

These sweet chili shrimp zoodles make a quick, healthy, and flavorful low-carb dinner you can have on the table in about 15 minutes.

sweet chili shrimp zoodles in a bowl beside lime wedges

This easy spiralizer recipe uses just a few simple ingredients: shrimp, spiralized zucchini, Thai sweet chili sauce, garlic, olive oil, lime, cilantro, and salt and pepper. With minimal prep and a short cook time, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or a light, satisfying lunch.

metal skillet with sweet chili shrimp zucchini noodles and tongs

The Thai sweet chili sauce provides a lovely balance of sweet and tangy flavors and pairs especially well with seafood like shrimp. You can usually find the sauce in the Asian section of most grocery stores. I finish the dish with fresh lime juice to brighten the sauce and chopped cilantro for a fresh herbal note.

If you like quick shrimp-and-zoodle meals, this recipe joins other speedy favorites and offers a slightly different Thai-inspired profile to try next time you want something light but flavorful.

glass bowl of raw zucchini noodles

Sweet chili sauce—often labeled nam chim kai—is commonly served as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and works beautifully here. If you prefer more heat, some homemade or spicier commercial versions will add a kick, but the standard bottles are generally mildly spicy and very approachable.

close-up of sweet chili shrimp zoodles on a fork

Note on cooking zoodles: I toss the zucchini noodles into the pan only briefly so they warm through without releasing too much water and becoming soggy. A quick toss with the sauce and shrimp is enough to soften them slightly while keeping a pleasant texture.

bowl of sweet chili shrimp zoodles

This recipe is simple, fast, and full of bright flavors—ideal for anyone looking for a low-carb, satisfying meal that doesn’t skimp on taste.

These sweet chili shrimp zoodles are a healthy, flavorful, and tasty low-carb meal that's ready in only 15 minutes!
5 from 4 votes

Sweet Chili Shrimp Zoodles

By Natasha Bull
These sweet chili shrimp zoodles are a healthy, flavorful, and tasty low-carb meal that’s ready in only 15 minutes!
Prep: 7
Cook: 8
Total: 15
Servings: 2
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp (31–40 count), thawed and peeled
  • 2 medium zucchini, spiralized (medium setting)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 6 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Spiralize the zucchini and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the minced garlic, Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Cook for another 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked and the sauce is warmed through.
  • Add the zucchini noodles and toss constantly for 1–2 minutes, just until they are slightly warmed and tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • This dish yields a flavorful sauce; cooking the zucchini longer will release more water and thin the sauce. For firmer zoodles, warm them briefly only.
  • If you use a spiralizer, choose one that produces medium-thickness noodles for the best texture.

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