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Zucchini Noodles with Walnut-Basil Sauce & Shrimp

Zucchini Noodles with Walnut-Basil Sauce & Shrimp

23 mins
2 servings
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11g Carbs
4g Sugar

Spiralized zucchini tossed with a simple walnut-and-basil blend and seared shrimp—a fresh, whole-food keto plate using nuts for richness instead of oils or cheeses.

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

Ingredients
  • 10 5/8 ozs raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 14 1/8 ozs zucchini (to spiralize into noodles)
  • 2 1/8 ozs walnuts, hulled
  • 1 1/8 ozs fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
1

Pulse walnuts, basil, and garlic in a mortar or finely chop together; mix with lemon juice to form a coarse sauce.

2

Spiralize zucchini into noodles and set aside.

3

Sear shrimp in a hot skillet until opaque, 2–3 minutes per side.

4

Toss zucchini noodles with the walnut-basil sauce just to warm (1–2 minutes) and top with shrimp.

5

Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil if desired.

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

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