Garlic Basil Shrimp With Zucchini Noodles

Try these delicious garlic shrimp with fresh basil on a bed of zucchini noodles tonight. We're getting hungry just thinking about this recipe.

Ingredients

• Hot water

• 5 medium zucchini spiralized (approx. 5 cups)

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 8 oz. raw medium shrimp peeled, deveined

• 6 cloves garlic crushed

• ¼ cup prepared pesto sauce

• 4 fresh flat leaf (Italian) parsley sprigs, finely chopped

• 5 fresh basil leaves finely chopped

• Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

• 4 Tbsp. sliced raw almonds

Instructions

1. Boil water in steamer (or large saucepan) over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high. Place zucchini in steamer basket; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat. Set aside.

2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add shrimp and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until shrimp are opaque and firm.

4. Add pesto; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.

5. Add parsley and basil; toss gently until blended.

6. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

7. Divide zucchini between four serving plates; top evenly with shrimp mixture.

8. Garnish each serving with 1 Tbsp. almonds.