Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

Name: Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized; 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 lemon, juiced

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Enjoy a light, low-carb, and flavor-packed meal with these Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp. Spiralized zucchini creates a fresh, vegetable-based "pasta" that's ready in minutes. It's tossed with a vibrant homemade basil pesto made from fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil. Juicy shrimp are quickly sautéed with garlic and a squeeze of lemon until pink and tender, then piled on top. This dish is a celebration of fresh, simple ingredients that come together for a meal that's both elegant and incredibly easy to prepare. It's gluten-free, packed with veggies, and perfect for a quick, healthy weeknight dinner or a light summer lunch that feels indulgent yet is wonderfully good for you.

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A plate of zucchini noodles with pesto and shrimp

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time10 min

Servings2 servings

DifficultyEasy

Equipment

SpiralizerLarge skilletFood processor

Instructions

1
Make pesto: In a food processor, blend basil, nuts, Parmesan, and 1 garlic clove until chopped. With motor running, stream in olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
2
Pat shrimp dry. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook shrimp with remaining minced garlic for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Squeeze half the lemon juice over them.
3
In a large bowl, toss raw zucchini noodles with pesto until evenly coated. The residual heat from the noodles will soften them slightly.
4
Divide pesto zoodles between plates. Top with sautéed shrimp. Garnish with extra Parmesan, a lemon wedge, and black pepper.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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