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Pesto Zoodles with Shrimp

Flavorful pesto zoodles with shrimp made in the glass Anyday dish, featuring tender zucchini noodles tossed in a rich pesto sauce and topped with succulent shrimp. This quick and healthy microwave recipe delivers a delicious, low-carb meal, perfect for a light and satisfying dinner.
Pesto Zoodles with Shrimp
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Prep Time

7 mins

Cook Time

3-4 mins

Free Time

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Use a spiralizer to make your own zucchini noodles! Don’t have room for another tool? Use a vegetable peeler to make long, thin strips of zucchini for this healthy weeknight recipe, coming together in minutes in the microwave.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work— and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.

Fish & Seafood, Gluten-free, Deep Dish, Shallow Dish, Shrimp, shrimp recipes, Summer Recipes, Zucchini Fish & Seafood

What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

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Dish

The Medium Shallow Dish

Ingredients

  • 8 medium shrimp, trimmed and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅛ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • 2 cups spiralized zucchini (about 1 zucchini)
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons kalamata olives, sliced
  • Balsamic vinegar or glaze, to taste (optional)

Preparation

  1. Add the shrimp, oil, and chili flakes into the Anyday dish and mix to combine.
  2. Cover with the lid (knob lifted) and cook in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until the shrimp are partially cooked.
  3. Add the pesto and zucchini noodles and toss to combine. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes (stirring halfway through), or until the shrimp are fully cooked and the zoodles are tender. If needed, continue cooking in 30-second intervals.
  4. Stir in the parmesan cheese and olives. Drizzle some balsamic vinegar to taste, if desired.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Substitute shrimp with tofu for a vegetarian main dish.
  • Use any pre-spiralized vegetable available at the store, like butternut squash or beets.
  • Add a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche at the end to make the zoodles extra creamy!

Recipe notes

  • This recipe works best during summer when zucchini and summer squash are at their peak.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.