Basil Pesto Shirataki Noodles with Garlic Shrimp

Maria Marlowe

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Sep
16

All the bold flavors come together for this mouthwatering shrimp scampi-esque dish. Similar to scampi, the recipe calls for olive oil, chili flakes, garlic and shrimp! But, to spice things up a bit, we’ve added a creamy cashew-based basil pesto for a fresh finish. What makes this meal particularly special is that it subs in gluten-free, zero-cal shirataki noodles for carb-heavy pasta. It’s a guilt-free seafood dish that can be easily modified for any specialty diet. Vegan? Vegetarian? Swap shrimp for tofu! Allergic to cashews? Try pine nuts instead! The pasta-bilities are endless.

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Basil Pesto Noodles with Garlic Shrimp

Servings 4
Calories 429 kcal

Ingredients

Basil pesto

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups tightly packed basil leaves
  • 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight or at least 4 hours & drained*
  • 1/4 tsp. pink salt
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or more depending on desired consistency

Shirataki pasta

Garlic shrimp

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. fresh ginger, chopped small (optional)
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
  • 6-8 oz. wild shrimp, cleaned

Garnish

  • Fresh basil

Instructions

  1. In small pot, bring water to boil over medium-low heat.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare pesto. In food processor, pulse garlic until finely chopped. Add basil and continue to process until broken down. Add cashews and salt and process on low until finely chopped, but still retain some texture. While motor is running on low, slowly drizzle in olive oil until combined. Transfer to bowl and set aside.

  3. Use colander to drain shirataki noodles. Run cool water over noodles for one minute. Transfer noodles to pot of boiling water and cook 2-3 minutes. Drain noodles.

  4. Dry the now empty pot and return to stove over low heat. Add noodles back in (without any liquid or oito dry roast for 1 minute. (You may hear a squeaking noise when you move the noodles around the pan, which is a sign they are done drying.) Cover and remove from heat. This crucial step ensures pesto will stick to noodles.
  5. Finally, make shrimp. Heat medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil. When hot, add garlic, ginger and red chili flakes. Cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add shrimp. Cook 3-4 minutes, flipping shrimp halfway through. Shrimp should be opaque and pink when ready.
  6. Pour pesto over shirataki noodles and stir until thoroughly coated. Transfer to serving dish and top with the shrimp. Garnish with fresh basil and a touch of pink salt, if desired.

Recipe Notes

  • *Soaking cashews will result in a super creamy texture. To do so, place them in a bowl, cover with water and put a lid on the bowl. Set aside on a counter overnight or for at least 4 hours. (If you let them sit longer than overnight, refrigerate). Drain when ready to use. If you forget to soak them, you can still make the pesto, but note that it
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Nutrition Facts
Basil Pesto Noodles with Garlic Shrimp
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 429 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 107mg36%
Sodium 460mg19%
Potassium 282mg8%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 724IU14%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.