Try these delicious garlic shrimp with fresh basil on a bed of zucchini noodles tonight. We're getting hungry just thinking about this recipe.

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 Prep Time 10 mins

 Cook Time 10 mins

 Total Time 20 mins

 Servings 4 servings

 Calories 248 kcal

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Ingredients

• 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

 

Instructions

1. 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. Remove from heat. Set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add shrimp and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque and firm.

4. Add pesto; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.

5. Add parsley and basil; toss gently until blended.

6. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

7. Divide zucchini between four serving plates; top evenly with shrimp mixture.

8. Garnish each serving with 1 Tbsp. almonds.

 

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Garlic Basil Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles

Amount Per Serving (1 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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source: Beachbody On Demand Blog