Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Zoodles with Shrimp & Avocado Pesto

We recently bought a spiralizer and it's quickly becoming my favorite cooking tool in the kitchen! I follow a Paleo diet 80% of the time so finding a delicious substitute for my beloved pasta is life-changing! I have made vegetable pasta with both zucchini & summer squash - both are amazing! In fact, I find them even more flavorful than traditional pasta. For this meal, I combined zucchini noodles (zoodles), shrimp & homemade avocado pesto - so delicious and healthy!

ingredients
4 large zucchini, spiralized
olive oil
sea salt
black pepper
1 large avocado
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup walnuts
handful of fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

directions
{1}
Spiralize zucchini and set aside on a paper towel to soak up any excess water.
{2}
In a food processor, add avocado, basil leaves, garlic, walnuts, lemon juice & sea salt. Pulse until finely chopped. Slowly add olive oil until creamy.
{3}
Drizzle olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Then add zucchini noodles and any seasonings you like (I used garlic salt & black pepper). Cook for a few minutes until tender. 
{4}
In a separate large skillet on medium heat, add olive oil. Add shrimp and season with salt & pepper. Cook until they become plump and pink. 
{5}
In a large bowl, combine zoodles, pesto & shrimp. Serve warm and top with fresh Parmesan cheese. 





21 comments:

  1. I love zoodles! I have been meaning to make them with pesto. Thanks for the reminder! This looks so good.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  2. This looks so incredible. I have a spiralizer on my wishlist - I'd love to make this!

    Annessa
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  3. OMG! This looks SO yummy! Such a great recipe, love!
    PS: Thank you SO much for your sweet pregnancy wishes! Words cannot describe how much they mean to me! I'm so glad we connected! Much love, always!
    xoxo, Vanessa
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    1. You're so sweet - thanks Vanessa! So glad we connected too lady! x

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  4. Ooooh this looks SO yummy! I love avocado + shrimp, so I'm game for this!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  5. I have always wanted to try zoodles! how fun!


    kelseybang.com

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  6. Zoodles are so fun and such a good substitute because I'm pasta obsessed! DEFINITELY trying out this recipe!

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  7. This seriously looks so yummy! A definite must try!
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  8. This look so good! I have to try this one!! Thanks for the recipe!
    Adi xx
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  9. This looks delicious. I love zoodles, and am always looking for different ways to prepare them!
    Rachael
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  10. I love pesto and shrimp combo! I'm definitely trying this recipe soon!

    XoXo,

    Tamara - LoveofMode.com

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