Description
Zucchini noodles with pesto and shrimp is a quick, vibrant dish that brings summer flavors to your table in just 25 minutes. This delightful recipe features spiralized zucchini, tender shrimp, and a creamy pesto sauce, creating a satisfying meal that’s light yet bursting with taste. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and set aside on a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes per side).
- Stir in cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until softened.
- Gently toss in zucchini noodles and cook until tender but still crunchy (about 3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and mix in the pesto sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with extra cherry tomatoes or grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg