It doesn’t get much healthier than this “pasta” dish. You’ve got leafy greens, lean protein, and zucchini noodles for extra veggies.
A serving of shrimp (about 3 ounces) has only about 75 calories with 1 gram of fat, but 15 grams of protein. It also provides heart health omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and iron. These are all things I know my body needs more of based on my genetics.
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And just one more thing before we get to the recipe . . . If you eat dairy, I would highly recommend a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. If not, this pesto has plenty of flavor without it!
Paleo. Dairy free. Keto. Gluten Free.
Ingredients:
Pesto –
- 1 cup Pistachios
- 3 cups Spinach
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tbs Oregano
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tbs Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Olive Oil
Shrimp –
- 3 lbs Raw Shrimp (thawed if previously frozen)
- 2 tbs Avocado Oil
- 2 Zucchini, spiralized (or cooked pasta noodles if you prefer)
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients for pesto sauce in a food processor until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large pan (I used cast iron) over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2-3 minutes per side.
- Add pesto and zucchini noodles to the pan and toss to coat. Continue to cook until heated through and zucchini is cooked to your liking.*
*I only saute my zucchini noodles for a few minutes because I like them to still have some bite to them like al dente pasta. If you substitute regular pasta noodles they will need to first be cooked according to package instructions.
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