Shrimp & Zucchini "Pasta"
Zucchini noodles are just fun. It's like pasta but so much better for you & zucchini noodles or "zoodles" are somewhat amusing to make.
I'm in love with this recipe because it combines fresh zucchini & basil with flavorful tomatoes. It's also a snap to make because the whole meal will be done in about 30 minutes!
So whip up your zoodles & get going on this awesome "pasta" dish tonight.
Shrimp & Zucchini "Pasta"
ingredients
1.5 pounds shrimp, peeled & deveined
3 large zucchini
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 - 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes
3/4 cup light coconut milk
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
fresh ground salt & pepper for zucchini noodles
a handful of freshly chopped basil
directions
cut end off of zucchini & spiralize into noodles. {I use this simple hand held one, but there are many options for this}
place 1 tablespoons of olive oil in the bottom of a skillet & heat over medium high. sauté zucchini 3-4 minutes, until soft but not soggy. sprinkle with freshly ground salt & pepper. place zucchini noodles in colander while cooking shrimp, to drain off extra liquid.
place remaining olive oil into pan & sauté onion 5 minutes. add in garlic & continue to cook 1 minute.
add tomatoes, coconut milk, salt, pepper, italian seasoning & red pepper flakes into pan. cook at a low boil for 5 minutes.
place shrimp into the sauce & cook an additional 5 minutes, until shrimp are done. add zucchini noodles back into pan & stir to heat thoroughly.
top with fresh chopped basil & serve.