Zucchini Ribbons with Cashew Pesto and White Wine Shrimp
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Zucchini Ribbons with Pan-Seared Shrimp in a White Wine Sauce
Servings
2-3
Ingredients
For the Pesto
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup of cashews (or nut of choice)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp honey
- ⅓ cup olive oil (or more for desired consistency)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Zucchini Noodles
- 2-3 large zucchini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
- 1 can of artichoke hearts
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Shrimp
- 1/2 lb. of medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined (*fresh or frozen is fine. If using frozen, take out of the freezer in the morning to thaw*)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- ⅓ cup white wine
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Make the Pesto
Combine all the ingredients for pesto besides the oil in a food processor or blender. Pulse for 20 seconds and then stream in olive oil until the pesto becomes a sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the Zucchini
Next, heat a large skillet on medium heat with a little olive oil and add in the cherry tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes begin to brown and burst. Meanwhile, take the zucchini and make zucchini “ribbons” with a vegetable peeler, turning the zucchini as you peel. When you get to the seeds, stop.
Add the zucchini spirals to the pan with the tomatoes. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring often. The goal is to get them slightly softened, not brown.
Add in the quartered artichoke hearts, then add in enough pesto to fully coat the zucchini. Add the parmesan cheese and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper accordingly.
For the Shrimp
Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Add shrimp in a single layer to the pan. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Cook for about 90 seconds on the first side then flip the shrimp once the bottom has just started to turn light pink.
Season the other side with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and add in the minced garlic. Cook for another minute. Add in the wine and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it has reduced then turn off the heat.
To serve: plate a serving of the zucchini noodles in a shallow bowl. Top with shrimp. Enjoy!
Shopping List
Produce
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1-pint cherry tomatoes
- 2-3 large zucchini
Protein
-
1/2 lb. of medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined. If cooking for more than 2 get 1 lb. (*fresh or frozen is fine. If using frozen, take out of the freezer in the morning to thaw*)
*Option substitute with chicken, tempeh, or protein of choice
Dairy
- Shredded Parmesan cheese
Alcohol
- 1/3 cup white wine or sherry
Pantry Items
- Olive oil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cashews. I like roasted and salted. Can use any nut
- 1 14 oz can of artichoke hearts
- Salt and pepper
