No-Guilt Pesto Zucchini “Pasta” with Shrimp.

Aug 6, 2019
2 min read

Growing up, one of my favorite foods was pasta! Especially the homemade pasta my mom and grandmother used to make. The house always smelled so good and I looked forward to eating it every time! I will never forget my grandmother saying: “la pasta abunda” - “Pasta goes a long way” so every time I had a bunch of my friends over, that’s what we would have.

I point this out because I do love pasta, but if I eat it everyday it will give me stomach pain. White flours - and too much gluten, bloats me, gives me gas, and all other symptoms you don’t want to know - or perhaps this happens to you too?

Here is a delicious, healthy alternative that will leave you satisfied - just like pasta! But without the pain or guilt that comes with it.

For the “Pasta”:

3 zucchini
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1-2 lb. Shrimp
1 lemon juice
Seafood Seasoning

For the Pesto Sauce:

Bunch of Cilantro
Bunch of Parsley
Bunch of Basil
2 cloves of garlic
¼ pine nuts
¼ cup of parmesan cheese
½ avocado
3 tbsp. Of extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of salt & pepper
Drop of water if too thick

Super easy process:

You know I like simplicity! So here it goes:

Marinade shrimp with lemon juice and seafood seasoning. Set asid
Cut the zucchini in half and spiralize it into a bowl. Set aside
In a food processor or I personally love my Ninja, add all ingredients for pesto sauce except olive oil and water.
Close lid and gradually start adding the olive oil and water. Set aside
In a deep pan or wok, spray with coconut oil or a splash of avocado oil, cook shrimp for 3 minutes on each side. Place into a bowl and set aside.
Add the tomatoes, spiralized zucchini, and cook for about 4 minutes (I like mine with a slight crunch so make sure you do not overcook it).
Add back in the shrimp and toss with pesto sauce.
Go indulge in it like we did!!! This was a family win!! We had NO leftovers!
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