Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp

Name: Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp
Prep time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5-6 medium zucchini (2 1/4-2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 ripe avocado; 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup unsalted shelled pistachios; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined, tails left on if desired; 1-2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning

Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp was pinched from <a href="http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/257004/zucchini-noodles-with-avocado-pesto-shrimp/" target="_blank">www.eatingwell.com.</a>

"Cut some carbs and use spiralized zucchini in place of noodles in this zesty pesto pasta dish recipe. Top with Cajun-seasoned shrimp to complete this quick and easy dinner...."

INGREDIENTS

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5-6 medium zucchini (2 1/4-2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed

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3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

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1 ripe avocado

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1 cup packed fresh basil leaves

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1/4 cup unsalted shelled pistachios

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2 tablespoons lemon juice

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1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided

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3 cloves garlic, minced

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1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined, tails left on if desired

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1-2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning

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