Description
A light and healthy dish featuring zucchini noodles tossed with fresh pesto and sautéed shrimp. Perfect for a quick and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Add zucchini noodles to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Toss zucchini noodles with pesto until evenly coated.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and mix with the noodles.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use pre-spiralized zucchini noodles for quicker prep.
- For extra flavor, add cherry tomatoes or roasted pine nuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: zucchini noodles, pesto shrimp, healthy dinner, low-carb meal