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By eatingwell.com
Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp
Instructions
Prep:35min
Cut some carbs and use spiralized zucchini in place of noodles in this zesty pesto pasta dish recipe. Top with Cajun-seasoned shrimp to complete this quick and easy dinner.
Updated at: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:27:58 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
25
Low
Glycemic Load
2
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories334.7 kcal (17%)
Total Fat22.8 g (33%)
Carbs9.3 g (4%)
Sugars3.7 g (4%)
Protein26.6 g (53%)
Sodium722.6 mg (36%)
Fiber4 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![5-6 medium zucchini (2 1/4-2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764866/graph/fooddb/130dbc585672327e13144e2500a2f07d.jpg)
5zucchini
medium, 2 1/4, trimmed
![0.75 teaspoon salt, divided](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
¾ teaspoonsalt
divided
![1 ripe avocado](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312220/custom_upload/0b1e5c972c9e1db106e8bd7a74053fac.jpg)
1avocado
ripe
![1 cup packed fresh basil leaves](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764699/graph/fooddb/fb3922212f4471d2dc6c0d116318c165.jpg)
1 cupfresh basil leaves
packed
![0.25 cup unsalted shelled pistachios](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312276/custom_upload/2fe6d1a751f2ea0a2fdf018592304388.jpg)
¼ cupunsalted shelled pistachios
![2 tablespoons lemon juice](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1572901791/custom_upload/2a63a78282f91f6457577f4f2bbc1b8f.jpg)
2 tablespoonslemon juice
![0.25 teaspoon ground pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554130520/custom_upload/c8688403303aa7ee4047067ad83d14b2.jpg)
¼ teaspoonground pepper
![0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1554056430/custom_upload/3b736235b2e88c16b95f49e8ba95eecd.jpg)
¼ cupextra-virgin olive oil
plus 2 tablespoons, divided
![3 cloves garlic, minced](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
3cloves garlic
minced
![1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined, tails left on if desired](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1568110440/custom_upload/b316b2e1c8873118c65fc109cefcceda.jpg)
1 poundraw shrimp
peeled and deveined, tails left on if desired
![1-2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764791/graph/fooddb/c13ffef497d1b96d84f622bf8f3f8690.jpg)
1 teaspoonsOld Bay seasoning
Instructions
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