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Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp and Walnut 'Pesto'

Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp and Walnut 'Pesto'

23 mins
2 servings
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12g Carbs
5g Sugar

Light zucchini noodles tossed with seared shrimp and a chunky walnut–basil pesto made without oil. Walnuts provide rich fats that keep this a whole-food keto meal.

This recipe is originally for 2 servings. How many are you cooking for today?

Ingredients
  • 12 ozs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups zucchini, spiralized (about 4 medium)
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • To taste sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
1

Pulse walnuts, basil, garlic, and lemon juice in a small food processor or finely chop/pound until a coarse, spreadable pesto forms. Add a teaspoon or two of water if needed to loosen.

2

Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a hot skillet, cook shrimp 2–3 minutes per side until opaque.

3

Briefly sauté zucchini noodles in the skillet with shrimp for 1–2 minutes to warm (do not overcook). Remove excess liquid.

4

Toss noodles and shrimp with walnut–basil pesto and serve immediately.

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That step is about 3 minutes. Want me to start a timer for you?

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