What’s not to love about pasta right?! Well this recipe is even better because it cuts out the carbs you would get from regular pasta by using zucchini noodles. It is 100% #HealthyWithNedi and perfect for a hot summer day!
Pesto Zoodles with Grilled Prawns
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
For The Pesto:
- 3 cups basil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil + plus more if needed
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp Greek plain yogurt
- 4 tbsp pinenuts
For The Zoodles:
- 4 medium size zucchini, spiralized
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For The Prawns:
- 1/2 pound wild prawns
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- zest of 1 lemon/lime
- squeeze of lemon
- salt & pepper to taste
For The Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1/2 lemon, squeezed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
For The Pesto:
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. If the consistency isn’t smooth enough, slowly add a little more olive oil. Set aside.
For The Asparagus:
- STEP 1. Set the oven to a high broil.
- STEP 2. Lay the asparagus on a baking sheet covered with foil, and top with the dressing.
- STEP 3. Cook on a high broil for 6-7 minutes.
For The Prawns:
- Marinade the prawns in the seasoning and cook on the grill over medium to high heat. About 2-3 minutes on each side.
For The Zoodles:
- STEP 1. Cut the noodles after spiralized, they will be very long otherwise. Place them on a paper towel and squeeze out excess water (they are 95% water based).
- STEP 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the zucchini and cook for 3-5 minutes, until al dente/cooked to your preference.
- STEP 3. Add the pesto, and gently toss in the prawns and asparagus. Turn off heat.
- STEP 4. Serve warm or cold.
Hi! I tried this and loved it. But I wonder, is the recepie really for 4 persons? I cooked halv the recepie for me and ny boyfriend and 1/2 per zucchini/person wasn’t a lot – especially after heating in the pan and loosing a lot of volume.
Hi Madeleine,
The recipe should be 4 zucchini! 🙂 So glad you liked it!! Thank you xx