How to Make Grilled Shrimp over Zucchini Noodles - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilled Shrimp over Zucchini Noodles is a light and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer dinner. This recipe takes advantage of the abundance of zucchini during the warmer months and combines it with succulent grilled shrimp for a satisfying and flavorful meal. The zucchini noodles, also known as "zoodles," are a great alternative to pasta, providing a low-carb option that is packed with vitamins and minerals.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 9 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ⅓ cup toasted sliced almonds, divided
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 5 zucchini
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Blend basil, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup almonds, vinegar, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in a blender until lemon basil dressing is smooth.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute shrimp until cooked through and pink, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and mix shrimp with 2 tablespoons dressing in a bowl.
  • Run zucchini through a spiralizer to create spaghetti-size noodle shapes. Add to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until zucchini noodles are tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons lemon basil dressing and toss to coat. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Arrange shrimp on top of zucchini noodles; season with salt and black pepper. Top with remaining almonds.
  • Nutrition

    356 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 138mg
    • Sodium: 253mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 572mg