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    Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce and Shrimps

    Published on Mar 12, 2014 Β· Last updated on Aug 15, 2018 Β· 18 Comments

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    Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce and Shrimps

    This Zucchini Pasta tossed with a creamy Avocado Sauce and topped with Shrimps is a rich but totally virtuous low carb dinner! Whip this healthy Paleo zucchini noodle recipe up in just 15 minutes!Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce and Shrimps served in a small white bowl with half a lemon and a fork in the background

    Oh, delicious shrimps! Feels like an eternity since the last time I had some. I love me some shrimps. But Solal doesn't. Like at all. I think he would rather eat garbage than shrimps.

    Wait, maybe I'm exaggerating a little bit - I like to do that sometimes.

    ANYWAYS, when I eat shrimps, like when I am making this Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Sauce and Shrimps, it means I am on my own. And the truth is, I don't mind that at all because it means I don't have to share my zoodles with avocado sauce.

    a fork twirling zucchini pasta with creamy avocado sauce and shrimps in a small white bowl

    ThisΒ Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce and Shrimps is kind of my new favorite lunch. I guess mostly because of the zucchini noodles aka. zoodles.

    I mean, isn't it an amazing concept? All the pasta fun, none of the carbs. And since I'm on a low carb diet lately, this is exactly what I need!Β You will basically always find zoodles in my fridge, ready to be eaten.

    To make zoodles, I use my new favorite kitchen toy called a Spiralizer. Thanks to this amazing little tool, your zucchini pasta will be ready in no time. Toss it with my creamy Avocado Sauce or fry them with veggies! Voila: A low carb, paleo dinner!

    This creamy avocado sauce. Guys... don't get me started on this one or we'll still be here tomorrow night. See how creamy it is? YUM!

    As I wanted to keep this healthy paleo pasta sauce simple, I based it on just avocado and added a bit of coconut milk for extra creaminess and smoothness. A squeeze of lemon and some drops of tabasco sauce take this creamy avocado pasta sauce to the next level!

    Zucchini noodles with creamy avocado sauce and shrimps served in a white bowl with lemons and a fork in the background

    If you tried this Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce, don’t forget to rate the recipe below and let me know how it went in the comments – I love hearing from you! You can also follow me on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook for more deliciousness and behind-the-scenes!

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    Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce and Shrimps

    This Zucchini Pasta tossed with a creamy Avocado Sauce and topped with Shrimps is a rich but totally virtuous low carb dinner! Whip this healthy Paleo zucchini noodle recipe up in just 15 minutes! 

    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Keyword avocado, creamy, dinner, healthy, low carb, paleo, sauce, whole30, zoodles
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 380 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium zucchini peeled

    For the sauce

    • 1 avocado
    • ½ lemon juiced
    • 3 tbsp coconut milk
    • ¼ tsp tabasco sauce
    • salt to taste

    To assemble:

    • 10 oz cooked shrimps 300 g, peeled (weighted with shells)

    Instructions

    1. Using your Spiralizer, make zucchini noodles. If you don't have one, you can use a julienne slicer or a mandoline (but I've never tried myself).
    2. Combine all the sauce ingredients in your food processor and process until smooth. Scrape the edges of the bowl as needed.
    3. Toss zucchini pasta with sauce, top with shrimps and serve.

    Recipe Notes

    I like my zoodles raw but you can also cook the zucchini in a non-stick skillet with a little olive oil for about one minute or less.

    The coconut milk gives a very subtil coconut flavor (I honestly can't taste it). You can sub it with another milk.

    Nutrition Facts
    Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce and Shrimps
    Amount Per Serving (1 half)
    Calories 380 Calories from Fat 198
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22g34%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Cholesterol 357mg119%
    Sodium 1142mg50%
    Potassium 1161mg33%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 8g33%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 33g66%
    Vitamin A 540IU11%
    Vitamin C 51.4mg62%
    Calcium 249mg25%
    Iron 5mg28%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. julia

      March 13, 2014 at 7:19 am

      This looks so creamy and delicious! That shrimp is just mouthwatering!

      Reply
      • marie

        March 19, 2014 at 4:30 pm

        Thanks Julia πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Elle Kaestner

      October 21, 2014 at 1:18 pm

      My fiancΓ© and I tried this this recipe over the weekend and it was so good: like lick the plate after you're done good. Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • marie

        October 24, 2014 at 3:13 pm

        So glad you both loved this recipe! Thanks for letting me know Elle πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Jan

      November 03, 2014 at 5:13 am

      Looks awesome! Can't wait to try. But more then one shrimp is just called SHRIMP there is no "s" at the end of it.

      Reply
      • marie

        November 03, 2014 at 5:45 pm

        Hi Jan! Thanks for the heads up πŸ™‚ I'm not a native English speaker so you'll probably spot one or two spelling mistakes on this blog, even though I do my best to avoid them! I've done some research about the shrimp(s) thing (because I had no idea the plural was shrimp and not shrimps!) and it turns out both spelling are correct even though American English speakers would almost never use shrimp with an "s".
        Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy this recipe!

        Reply
    4. Jodi

      February 28, 2015 at 5:22 am

      And Jan is incorrect in saying "more then" when it's actually "more than" -- so I don't think there was any need to correct "shrimp"!

      I've made spiralized avocado/zucchini dishes before, Marie, but this simple creation sounds perfect for tonight. Thanks!

      Reply
      • marie

        March 08, 2015 at 5:44 pm

        Thank you Jodi! I hope you enjoyed the recipe πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Jenny

      March 17, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      Hi there, looks like a lovely recipe - I feel you, my husband hates shrimp/prawns too. I try to eat it when I'm not with him as much as I can! I was going to buy the spiralizer directly from Amazon but came across your blog whilst looking for recipes and happy to purchase through your affiliate link πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • marie

        April 27, 2015 at 11:56 am

        Oh that's super sweet of you Jenny, thank you! Sorry I'm only your comment now. Heading to your blog now πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. low carb nodless

      December 08, 2015 at 5:22 pm

      Love how beautiful these noodles look. Perfectly light and healthy.

      Reply
    7. Samantha

      January 11, 2016 at 3:03 pm

      Do you have a fat measurement on this? I'm carb cycling and fat is one of the key measurements! Thanks!

      Reply
      • marie

        January 11, 2016 at 3:39 pm

        Hi Samantha! Yes, each serving has 21.7g of fat. Hope this helps and good luck with your diet!

        Reply
    8. Valeria

      March 13, 2016 at 10:55 am

      Hi! I am just getting into the zoodle trend and this is the first recipe that legit made me drool. I want to make it SO BAD but is there any way I can do this without a food processor? All I have is a cheap, old hand blender :'(

      Reply
      • marie

        March 13, 2016 at 4:37 pm

        Hey Valeria! I would mash the avocado, lemon, coconut milk and tabasco in a bowl with a fork and then finish it in the blender to make it as smooth as possible. I haven't tried but it should work this way πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. FM

      March 24, 2017 at 6:28 am

      Is the sauce "saucy" enough? The milk seems like a really small amount and I don't see it ending up saucy, seems like it might end up more like a paste or spread. But maybe I just need to try it. Would you recommend adding additional milk (whether regular or coconut) or cream to generate a little more sauce?

      Reply
      • Marie

        April 09, 2017 at 4:15 am

        It's a thick sauce, but it's still a sauce πŸ™‚ If you don't like this consistency, you can easy add a bit more milk until it's to your liking.

        Reply
    10. Kiki Johnson

      August 15, 2018 at 11:39 pm

      OMG this has got to go onto the dinner wishlist ! Love me some zoodles!

      Reply

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