Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Shrimp: A Delightful Dish!
A delicious and healthy dish featuring zucchini noodles tossed in a flavorful pesto sauce and topped with succulent shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis to create noodles.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and cooked shrimp, mixing well to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute shrimp with chickpeas.
- Adjust the amount of pesto according to your taste preference.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Find it online: https://recipesdays.com/zucchini-noodles-pesto-shrimp-recipe/