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Quick Shrimp Pesto Zoodles

Quick Shrimp Pesto Zoodles is a healthy, fast dinner recipe made with fresh zucchini noodles. It's so incredibly tasty you won't even miss the pasta!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Healthy Options
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 205kcal
Author Teri
Cost $13

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini medium sized
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound shrimp cooked
  • 4 tablespoons pesto
  • ⅛ teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

  • Clean zucchini and cut off ends. Use a spiralizer to make zucchini into zucchini noodles.
  • Sprinkle salt over zucchini and mix thoroughly, and let rest in a strainer for 20-30 minutes. This will help remove the excess water from the zucchini.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. The pan I use doesn't need cooking spray, but please add this if yours does. Add zucchini and cook until it starts to get tender. You don't want to over cook it as it will get mushy. 
  • Add shrimp, pesto and black pepper. Cook until heated through.

Notes

  • To make this more decadent, add a ¼ cup of heavy cream, and top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Grilled chicken can also be substituted for the shrimp.