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Pesto Shrimp Zoodles
Zucchini noodles tossed in pesto and topped with Italian-seasoned shrimp and tomatoes. Easy to make and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 325 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 3 large zucchini spiralized
- ½ cup pesto (Try my homemade Pesto Sauce) see Notes*
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or equal parts of garlic powder, dried oregano, and dried basil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided use
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and sprinkle with Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until shrimp is pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp from the pan and put on a plate. Cover to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Heat remaining teaspoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini noodles and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until zucchini noodles are just tender. Stir in pesto.
- Place the shrimp on top of the zucchini noodles, along with the cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve immediately.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
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Notes
- If you do not want to make it with zoodles for a low-carb option, use thin, whole-grain spaghetti.
- Use raw shrimp instead of cooked shrimp.
- Top with shredded parmesan or chili flakes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
293mg
(98%)
Sodium
1282mg
(53%)
Potassium
568mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1170IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
39.4mg
(44%)
Calcium
327mg
(33%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 293mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1282mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1170IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 39.4mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 327mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.