Low-Carb Shrimp Pesto and Angel Hair Pasta
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Recipe type: Pescetarian, Pasta
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Serves: 2
 
No-carb noodles and fresh vegan pesto keep this recipe light and delicious. Shrimp adds some low-calorie protein.
Ingredients
  • 12 Medium Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined
  • 1 Pouch (6 oz.) Miracle Noodles
Vegan Basil-Broccoli Pesto
  • 2½ Cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1 Cup Broccoli Florets
  • 2 Fresh Garlic Cloves
  • ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Lemon Juice
  • ½ tsp. Sea Salt
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the pesto recipe first:
  1. In the bowl of your food processor, add all of the ingredients, except the olive oil, of the pesto and mix well. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Set the pesto aside to allow flavors to blend.
  2. Drain and rinse the miracle noodles. Set aside.
  3. In a skillet brushed with olive oil over medium-high heat, cook the shrimp, stirring and flipping occasionally. When the shrimp is just starting to turn pink, toss in the Miracle noodles. Stir frequently until shrimp is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Separate shrimp and noodles into two separate bowls and place the desired amount of pesto on top of each. Garnish with fresh ground pepper and a sprig of fresh basil. Serve immediately while hot.
  5. If you have pesto left over, or you would like to make your pesto in advance, simply put it in a jar, cover it in a layer of olive oil (to keep from discoloring), put the lid on tightly and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
Recipe by The Pescetarian and the Pig at https://www.thepescetarianandthepig.com/2013/01/01/low-carb-shrimp-pesto-and-angel-hair-pasta/