Low Carb Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Zoodles

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  • prep time

    prep time

    10 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    10 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    20 min

Low Carb Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Zoodles

101 ratings

Shrimp Alfredo is a delicious classic that is creamy and cheesy! A mix of Cajun spices is included to make this dish just a little spicy and full of peppery flavor. For a ketogenic pasta meal, spiralize a low carb zucchini into noodles. The zucchini holds the flavor well and adds a nice al dente crunch!

  • Net Carbs

    8.6 g

  • Fiber

    1.6 g

  • Total Carbs

    10.2 g

  • Protein

    20.7 g

  • Fats

    73.3 g

767 cals

Low Carb Cajun Shrimp Alfredo Zoodles

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Ingredients

  • Shrimp

    Shrimp

    10 large shrimp

  •  Zucchini

    Zucchini

    8 oz, raw, yields

  • Butter

    Butter

    2 tablespoon

  • Garlic Raw

    Garlic Raw

    1 clove

  • Heavy Cream

    Heavy Cream

    1-¼ cup

  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese

    Shredded Parmesan Cheese

    ½ cup

  • Salt

    Salt

    ⅛ teaspoon

  • Cayenne Pepper

    Cayenne Pepper

    ¼ tsp

  • Spices Onion Powder

    Spices Onion Powder

    ¼ tsp

  • Spices Paprika

    Spices Paprika

    ½ tsp

  • Spices Cumin Seed

    Spices Cumin Seed

    ¼ tsp

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ½ tsp

Recipe Steps

steps 6

20 min

  • Step 1

    Prepare the shrimp be removing the shells if necessary. Cook them in a skillet on medium-high heat for a couple minutes on both sides - until they are slightly golden. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a clean surface, and chop them into bite sized pieces. Leave this aside for later.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Use a spiralizer to cut a medium sized zucchini into noodles. Set the zoodles aside for later as well.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Melt the butter in a skillet over medium low heat. Mince the garlic and toss this in. Cook for about 30 seconds so the garlic becomes fragrant.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Gently stir in the heavy cream until the fats have combines together. Then, stir in the grated parmesan in 2-3 additions. Keep the heat low and just under a simmer.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Stir in the seasonings except for the pepper and the chopped shrimp. Let the sauce thicken for about 30 seconds.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Finally, turn the heat off but leave the skillet on the burner. Toss the zucchini noodles into the alfredo sauce and gently stir until all the ingredients are combined. Sprinkle fresh black pepper over the zucchini pasta for serving.
    Step 6

Comments 31

  • AmazingRadish836306

    AmazingRadish836306 a year ago

    My favorite carb manager recipe by far! I could eat this every day 😋

    • cpereirahomesd3af

      cpereirahomesd3af a year ago

      Loved this! Did add mushrooms to it! 😋

      • SpectacularArugula688184

        SpectacularArugula688184 2 years ago

        I’ve made this one multiple times and it never gets old. Biggest suggestion is to let the zucchini and shrimp sit in the sauce for a while to heat since they are likely cold from the spiritualizing.

        • LittleBoo

          LittleBoo 3 years ago

          This is a really basic well known sauce .... Cream and spices or herbs. Just make sure that you do not boil the cream as it separates! You can cook a few veggies, even onions or mushrooms, in a little concentrated stock to provide excellent flavour ... Then add the cream. Tastes amazing over steak or fish.

          • Maria

            Maria 2 years ago

            The separation just happened to me. Find this video on how to fix it: https://youtu.be/J4meecYyxRo

        • Pumpkinita

          Pumpkinita 3 years ago

          This recipe is delicious. Didn't have a noodle maker so just peeled the zucchinis into ribbons.

          • IncredibleArugula400079

            IncredibleArugula400079 3 years ago

            This was lush. I added pasta for the family and grated the zucchini instead of noddles but was lovely all the same. Didn’t feel deprived of the family pasta. Very tasty indeed

            • Mary49Calif

              Mary49Calif 2 years ago

              i added hearts of palm for my noodles was so yummy

          • Ayotte 5girls

            Ayotte 5girls 3 years ago

            Amazing

            • Sbosco

              Sbosco 3 years ago

              Delicious!!

              • StupendousCauliflower564624

                StupendousCauliflower564624 3 years ago

                Great recipe. I used a Mandolin to cut the zucchini and the noddles came perfect and never got soggy.

                • FortuitousKale870302

                  FortuitousKale870302 3 years ago

                  Whoaaaa, my husband drank the leftover sauce from his plate ! Definitely a hit. Tripled shrimp portion bc 30g pp is only 3 shrimp (!! Grrr) Also added zoodles and a splash more heavy cream. Still plenty sauce without adding too many carbs :)

                  • Marlene

                    Marlene 3 years ago

                    My husband even said he’d eat it again!

                    • Netty

                      Netty 3 years ago

                      Oh my gosh! I was too lazy to spiralize my zucchini. I read on someone’s review that they chopped zucchini same size as shrimp/prawn. Fandabbydozy. ❤️❤️❤️

                      • ZJordan

                        ZJordan 3 years ago

                        Very tasty and will make again. I’m not a huge fan of zucchini noodles as they often get to soggy and also find it a nuisance to spiral them, so instead cut the zucchini into thin, small bite size pieces. Also add a bit more salt for flavor.

                        • AwesomeKale653393

                          AwesomeKale653393 3 years ago

                          Next time don’t cook noodles. Just pour hot sauce over them when ready to serve and they won’t be soggy and heat from the hot sauce will slightly soften them so they aren’t raw .

                      • Harris2020

                        Harris2020 4 years ago

                        Absolutely delightful!!! I made this today and will next week too. The flavors just explode and you will not miss the pasta. Zoodle 101.. Always allow sprinkle salt on zoodles to release the water. You are going to love it! I did.

                        • Knitter

                          Knitter 4 years ago

                          OMG!! You won’t feel deprived at all if you eat this recipe! My shrimp wasn’t defrosted enough so I substituted some chicken. Even my hubby who’s not following any carb monitoring program LOVED this sample that I gave him. I’ll be making this again & again!

                          • Ashink86

                            Ashink86 4 years ago

                            Super yummy and family-approved! Very quick and easy to make.

                            • Jules808

                              Jules808 4 years ago

                              Yum! I used Tony Cachere's and more shrimp, and didn't cut them up 'cause I'm from New Orleans and we don't. Thank you!

                              • Queen

                                Queen 4 years ago

                                OMG VERY GOOD IT’S A DO OVER FOR SURE.

                                • David

                                  David 4 years ago

                                  Delicious and very easy to make

                                  • BMarveloss

                                    BMarveloss 4 years ago

                                    So good. Great recipe!

                                    • Anonymous

                                      Anonymous 4 years ago

                                      Rediculously Yummy

                                      • Yessie

                                        Yessie 4 years ago

                                        Delicious!

                                        • Anonymous

                                          Anonymous 4 years ago

                                          This is as easy as it is 😋 delicious. I added stemed broccoli.

                                          • Tvitti

                                            Tvitti 4 years ago

                                            I could bathe in this sauce! My whole family loved this! I did add more cayenne pepper because we like more heat.

                                            • Publican

                                              Publican 4 years ago

                                              1. With what do you cook the shrimp? 2. No way that 10 large shrimp only weigh 2.12 oz.

                                              • recipewriter

                                                recipewriter 4 years ago

                                                1. Simply cook the shrimp quickly to pink in a pan - no oils or butter needed. They will continue cooking in the sauce later in the recipe. 2. Correct. The incorrect weight is a technical error within the app. You can simply count by number of shrimp opposed to weight.

                                            • Anonymous

                                              Anonymous 4 years ago

                                              Just made this one... Wow... amazing... I replaced the combination of spices with Tony's though... but this was a hit throughout the house...

                                              • Jules808

                                                Jules808 4 years ago

                                                Yes to Tony Cachere’s!