Try these delicious garlic shrimp with fresh basil on a bed of zucchini noodles tonight. We're getting hungry just thinking about this recipe.
(Makes 4 servings)
Source: BODi On-Demand Nutrition Blog.
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins
What You Need
Hot water
5 medium zucchini spiralized (approx. 5 cups)
1 Tbsp. olive oil
8 oz. raw medium shrimp peeled, deveined
6 cloves garlic crushed
¼ cup prepared pesto sauce
4 fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley sprigs, finely chopped
5 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
4 Tbsp. sliced raw almonds
How To Make
Boil water in a steamer (or large saucepan) over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high. Place zucchini in steamer basket; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender. Be careful not to overcook. Remove from heat. Set aside.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add shrimp and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque and firm.
Add pesto; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.
Add parsley and basil; toss gently until blended.
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Divide zucchini between four serving plates; top evenly with shrimp mixture.
Garnish each serving with 1 Tbsp. almonds.
Estimated Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories 248 - Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g - 23%
Saturated Fat 2g - 10%
Cholesterol 92mg - 31%
Sodium 485mg - 20%
Total Carbohydrates 13g - 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g - 16%
Sugars 7g
Protein 18g - 36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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