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Healthy Grilled Shrimp Zucchini Noodle Bowl

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A quick, light, and flavorful grilled shrimp zucchini noodle bowl with basil pesto, perfect for easy meals under 500 calories.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized into noodles
  • ½ cup fresh basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or toasted almonds, for garnish
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss well and marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Wash and trim zucchinis. Spiralize into noodles and place in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and toss gently to draw out moisture. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates or pan.
  4. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque with grill marks. Remove from heat.
  5. In a large bowl, toss zucchini noodles with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and basil pesto until evenly coated.
  6. Divide zucchini noodles into serving bowls. Top with grilled shrimp, sprinkle pine nuts or toasted almonds, and add Parmesan if desired.
  7. Serve immediately to enjoy fresh zucchini noodles and juicy shrimp.

Notes

Pat zucchini noodles dry if watery before tossing with pesto. Grill shrimp on skewers to prevent falling through grill. Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender. Store shrimp and noodles separately if meal prepping.

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Keywords: grilled shrimp, zucchini noodles, pesto, healthy, low calorie, quick dinner, gluten-free, light meal

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