Creamy Garlic Pesto Shrimp over Zoodles

Creamy Garlic Pesto Shrimp over Zoodles is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The shrimp is cooked in a creamy pesto sauce that's made with heavy cream, garlic, and your favorite pesto. The zoodles add a healthy dose of vegetables to the dish, and the whole thing comes together in just 15 minutes.

The inspiration for this recipe came to me one night when I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner. I had some shrimp in the fridge, and I wanted to make something that was quick and easy. I also had a jar of pesto in the fridge, and I thought, "Hey, why not combine the two?" So I did, and the result was this delicious Creamy Garlic Pesto Shrimp over Zoodles.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup zucchini noodles (zoodles)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
3. Stir in the pesto sauce, heavy cream, and garlic.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
5. Add the zoodles to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the zoodles are heated through.
8. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The shrimp is cooked in a creamy pesto sauce that's made with heavy cream, garlic, and your favorite pesto. This sauce is rich and flavorful, and it coats the shrimp perfectly.
• The zoodles add a healthy dose of vegetables to the dish. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.
• The whole thing comes together in just 15 minutes. This makes it a great weeknight meal that you can make even when you're short on time.