Zucchini noodles with avocado sauce and shrimp

IMAGE SOURCE: KELSEY BANFIELD

Zoodles, or zucchini noodles, are one of the latest culinary trends sweeping kitchens by storm. I recently tried a spiralizer and was happy to discover that I too love zoodles.

When you use a spiralizer, it is really simple to make the zucchini noodles. But if you don’t have one, you can use a mandoline or food processor with the slim noodle setting.

IMAGE SOURCE: KELSEY BANFIELD

When I make zoodles, I collect them in a big bowl and use them for different dishes during the course of the week. They are delicious to eat cold with a little olive oil and cheese. Or, you can toss them with all kinds of sauces and toppings from bolognese to garlic butter.

IMAGE SOURCE: KELSEY BANFIELD

One of our favorite dishes as of late has been zoodles with avocado sauce and steamed shrimp. The sauce is made with yogurt and avocados, and the shrimp is lightly cooked and placed on top to add extra protein. The avocado sauces comes together easily in the food processor and then it is tossed with the freshly made zoodles. I top the whole dish with lightly steamed shrimp and dinner is served! It is nutritious, filling, and fun to eat — the best kind of dish to start the new year off on a healthy note.

Zoodles with Avocado Sauce and Shrimp

Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 large ripe avocados
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil
• 3 medium zucchini
• 16 ounces steamed medium shrimp
• 1 teaspoon freshly cracked lemon pepper

Directions:

1. In the bowl of an electric food processor fitted with a blade, add the avocado flesh, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil. Pulse a few times until the mixture is a smooth sauce. Set aside.
2. Use a spiralizer to make zoodles from the zucchini.
3. Place the zoodles in a wide bowl. Toss them with the sauce.
4. Divide the zoodles amongst four bowls. Top each with even amounts of steamed shrimp, and sprinkle the lemon pepper evenly over each bowl. Serve.

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