Creamy Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
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Ready for some easy peasy comfort food with a light and creamy twist? These Creamy Pesto Zucchini Noodles are topped with speedy sautéed shrimp and are SO delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini squash (approx 7 inches long)
- 1 TBSP butter
- 1 TBSP gluten-free or regular all-purpose flour
- ½ cup room temperature milk (2% or whole)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus extra for topping
- 2 TBSP homemade or store bought pesto
- 8-10 oz cleaned peeled shrimp (fresh of thawed)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder*
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
- fresh basil torn or chopped
- fresh chopped parsley
- red pepper flakes
- for extra garlic flavor add some minced garlic to your shrimp while sauteeing. This can be done in addition to or in place of the garlic powder!
Instructions
- Wash and slice the ends off your squash.
- Using a spiralizer or a veggie peeler, slice your zucchini into noodles and set aside.
- Bring a nonstick pan or skillet to medium heat and melt your butter.
- Add flour and stir constantly to form a smooth paste.
- Next add room temperature milk (warm it if needed) and continue stirring until mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
- Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and stir, then add your pesto.
- Reduce heat to lowest setting and allow sauce to stay warm while you cook your shrimp.
- Bring a pan or skillet to medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil (or use butter if you prefer!) and your shrimp.
- Season with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt and pepper and cook on each side for about 2 minutes until shrimp curl and turn a pinkish-orange and opaque. The saute time will depend on the heat setting you choose and the size of your shrimp, but regardless they’ll be perfectly cooked in a matter of minutes!
- Add the noodles to your shrimp and stir, giving the zucchini noodles a chance to soften slightly. They're best al-dente, slightly tender with an nice bite to them.
- Pour your sauce over the mixture and serve.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and your choice of extras from the list above.
Notes
- I kept the instructions rather detailed to help you through the process, but the recipe itself comes together quickly and easily!
- It made a fantastic lunch for two and can be paired with a fresh side salad or some garlic bread!
- For an even creamier sauce, feel free to use fresh cream or a mixture of cream and milk in the recipe. The sauce is super flexible and can be as rich and creamy as you like. I went with a lighter cream sauce since I served this deliciousness for lunch. My husband and I LOVED it!
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
322mg
(107%)
Sodium
1650mg
(69%)
Potassium
1101mg
(31%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1820IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
71.5mg
(79%)
Calcium
600mg
(60%)
Iron
4.3mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 322mg | 107% |
| Sodium | 1650mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1101mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1820IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 71.5mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 600mg | 60% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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