Description
Zucchini noodles with pesto and shrimp is a quick, healthy, and delicious Italian-inspired recipe. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish combines tender shrimp, flavorful pesto, and light zucchini noodles for a low-carb, gluten-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp microbial-rennet Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Preparation: Spiralize the zucchini, salt the noodles for 10 minutes to remove excess water, and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Shrimp Prep: Thaw frozen shrimp completely and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Sauté Shrimp: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, add shrimp, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Set Aside: Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Zoodles: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté zucchini noodles for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Combine: Add the pesto to the skillet with the zucchini noodles and toss until evenly coated, then return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and mix gently.
- Optional Additions: Add halved cherry tomatoes and sprinkle Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts on top.
- Serving: Divide the zucchini noodles and shrimp evenly among four plates and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcooking zucchini noodles to prevent sogginess. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Shrimp, low-carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly