Pesto Zucchini Noodles And Shrimp Recipes

ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH AVOCADO PESTO & SHRIMP

Steps:

• Using a spiral vegetable slicer or a vegetable peeler, cut zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strands or strips. Stop when you reach the seeds in the middle (seeds make the noodles fall apart). Place the zucchini "noodles" in a colander and toss with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let drain for 15 to 30 minutes, then gently squeeze to remove any excess water.
• Meanwhile, combine avocado, basil, pistachios, lemon juice, pepper and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add 1/4 cup oil and process until smooth.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and sprinkle with Old Bay; cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is almost cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add the drained zucchini noodles and gently toss until hot, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl, add the pesto and gently toss to combine.

PESTO ZUCCHINI NOODLES WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until roughly chopped then with the blender running, stream in 1/2 cup olive oil and continue blending, scraping down the sides as needed, until the pesto is puréed. Set the pesto aside.
• Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a large sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the shrimp and a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
• Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to the sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and cook them, tossing frequently, until they're softened slightly. Reduce the heat to low then add the shrimp and pesto to the pan and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
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PESTO ZUCCHINI NOODLES AND SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Season shrimp with salt and pepper and add to skillet; sautee for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from skillet and set aside in a bowl.
• Add remaining olive oil to skillet; add garlic and cook for 15 seconds, or until fragrant.
• Add zucchini to skillet and continue to cook for 7 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently.
• Add shrimp back to skillet, stir in pesto, and cook just until things are heated through.
• Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Serve.