Dinner: Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

Recipe by Kelly Senyei Swap the pasta for zoodles with a quick and healthy recipe for pesto zucchini noodles topped with sautéed shrimp.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Nuts, Walnuts, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Pesto Zucchini Noodles with Shrimp

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

4 cups lightly packed basil leaves
1/3 cup unsalted walnuts, pine nuts or almonds, toasted
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
4 medium zucchini, cut into noodles

Instructions

In a blender, combine the basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pulse until roughly chopped then with the blender running, stream in 1/2 cup olive oil and continue blending, scraping down the sides as needed, until the pesto is puréed. Set the pesto aside.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a large sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the shrimp and a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to a bowl.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the sauté pan set over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and cook them, tossing frequently, until they’re softened slightly. Reduce the heat to low then add the shrimp and pesto to the pan and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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