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Chimichurri Cucumber Noodles with Shrimp, Avocado & Hearts of Palm

Chimichurri cucumber noodles are fantastic on their own, but when you add creamy avocado, shrimp and hearts of palm, you have a magical summertime dinner recipe.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 2447 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Argentinian

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. large raw shrimp, peeled & tails removed
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 English cucumber 5 cups noodles
  • ¾ California avocado peeled & chopped
  • 6 ounces hearts of palm sliced
The dressing::
  • ½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Place the shrimp in a medium bowl. Toss with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until just cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.
  3. Cut the ends off of the cucumber, and cut the cucumber crosswise into 3 pieces. Run the cucumber through the spiralizer to produce noodles. With kitchen shears cut the noodles into slightly smaller pieces.
  4. In a serving bowl, combine the cucumber noodles, shrimp, avocado and hearts of palm. Toss with the dressing. Serve immediately.
  5. The dressing:
  6. In the bowl of a food processor, combine all of the dressing ingredients. Process until well combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.

Notes

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5Cups Calories 244.7kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 8.2g (3%) Protein 16.9g (34%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 107.7mg (36%) Sodium 480.5mg (20%) Fiber 3.3g (13%) Sugar 0.1g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2447

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5Cups
Calories 244.7kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 8.2g 3%
Protein 16.9g 34%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 107.7mg 36%
Sodium 480.5mg 20%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Sugar 0.1g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.