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Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

A light yet flavorful low-carb dish featuring spiralized zucchini tossed in fresh basil pesto and topped with garlicky sautéed shrimp - ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Noodles:

  • 3 medium zucchini, spiralized (~4 cups noodles)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt

For Shrimp:

  • ½ lb (225g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

For Pesto:

  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 3 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Make Pesto: Blend all pesto ingredients until smooth.
    Cook Shrimp: Sauté garlic in oil 30 sec, add shrimp and pepper flakes. Cook 2-3 mins per side. Set aside.
    Prepare Zoodles: In same pan, heat oil. Add zucchini noodles and salt. Sauté 2 mins until just tender.
    Combine: Toss zoodles with pesto. Top with shrimp.

Notes

  • Shortcut: Use ¼ cup store-bought pesto
  • Protein Swap: Substitute chicken or scallops
  • Storage: Best fresh; zoodles release water when stored
Keyword Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp