Description
Low-Carb Zucchini Pad Thai is a vibrant and healthy twist on a classic favorite, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Featuring tender zucchini noodles, succulent shrimp, and colorful veggies, all coated in a tangy peanut sauce, this dish delivers bold flavors without the carbs. Your family will be amazed at how delicious and satisfying this dish is, making it love at first bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (spiralized)
- 1 cup shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- 1 medium carrot (julienned)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchini into thin ribbons and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add bell peppers and carrots; stir-fry until softened but still crunchy (3-5 minutes).
- Mix in zucchini noodles; cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- For the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, peanut butter, and lime juice in a bowl. Pour over stir-fry and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot with optional cilantro on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg