Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp | Fit Healthy Recipes
Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp
15 mins prepServes 4
A delightful dish made with zucchini noodles, fresh basil pesto, and tender shrimp. This recipe combines the flavorful ingredients into a healthy and satisfying meal, perfect for any occasion.
1: In a blender, combine the basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2: Pulse until roughly chopped, then with the blender running, stream in 1/2 cup of olive oil and continue blending until the pesto is puréed.
3: Set the pesto aside.
4: Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to a large sauté pan set over medium heat.
5: Add the shrimp and a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
6: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
7: Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the sauté pan and set over medium heat.
8: Add the zucchini noodles and cook, tossing frequently, until soft.
9: Reduce the heat to low and add the shrimp and pesto to the pan, tossing to combine.
10: Serve immediately.
