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Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp

[heart_this] · May 2, 2016 · 10 Comments

Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp

Light zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy avocado and tomatillo sauce with taco lime grilled shrimp and juicy roasted tomatoes!

Up first for this years menu of new recipes for Cinco de Mayo is a light, healthy and oh so tasty creamy avocado zucchini noodle pasta with taco lime grilled shrimp. This dish starts with a creamy avocado sauce with roasted tomatillos and a touch of spicy heat from a jalapeno chili pepper. Up next is the star of the show, some simple, finger licking good, taco lime grilled shrimp! The shrimp is marinated in a mixture of lime juice and a home made taco seasoning before being skewered up and grilled to perfection. Up next are some cherry tomatoes that are roasted until they are charred and tender but still burst in your mouth juicy! Everything is tossed with some light and healthy zucchini noodles, though this would also be amazing with regular spaghetti noodles! This creamy avocado zucchini noodle pasta with taco lime grilled shrimp is nice and light and healthy in addition to being sensationally good and it’s bound to be the star of your Cinco de Mayo menu, though there’s no reason to wait arourd for Cinco de Mayo to enjoy it!

Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp

Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp
Creamy Avocado and Tomatillo Salsa
Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp

Creamy Avocado Zucchini Noodle Pasta with Taco Lime Grilled Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Servings: 4

Light zucchini noodles tossed in a creamy avocado and tomatillo sauce with taco lime grilled shrimp and juicy roasted tomatoes!

ingredients
    For the taco lime grilled shrimp:
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (~2 limes)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • For the creamy avocado zucchini noodle pasta with taco lime grilled shrimp:
  • 1 pound cherry/grape tomatoes
  • 3 medium zucchini, cut into noodles
  • 2 cups creamy avocado and tomatillo sauce (see below)
directions
    For the taco lime grilled shrimp:
  1. Marinate the shrimp in the mixture of the taco seasoning and lime juice and oil for 20 minutes.
  2. Skewer the shrimp and grill over medium-high heat until cooked, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. For the creamy avocado zucchini noodle pasta with taco lime grilled shrimp:
  4. Roast the tomatoes in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, or broil under a broiler, until the tomatoes are charred and tender but still juicy, about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Lightly saute the zucchini noodles in a pan over medium heat until just tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Toss the zucchini noodles, avocado sauce, roasted tomatoes and grilled shrimp and enjoy!
Option: For One-Pan: Make this a one-pan meal by pan searing the shrimp in the pan before the tomatoes and set aside, returning to the pan with the zucchini noodles.
Option: Top with crumbled bacon!!!
Option: Top with crumbled queso fresco or feta!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 407, Fat 22.3g (Saturated 4.5g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 1239mg, Sodium 305mg, Carbs 26.1g (Fiber 11.5g, Sugars 7g), Protein 31.2g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
Creamy Avocado and Tomatillo Sauce

Creamy Avocado and Tomatillo Sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4(~2 cups or 4 1/2 cup servings)

A creamy avocado and roasted tomatillo sauce that is perfect for scooping with tortilla chips, tossed with pasta or used as a condiment!

ingredients
  • 2 medium tomatillos
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1 small onion, peeled and quartered
  • 2 large avocados
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • salt to taste
directions
  1. Broil the tomatillo, jalapeno and onion until slightly charred and blackened on sides, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Puree everything in a food processor and season with salt to taste.
Option: Add 1/4 cup sour cream to make it even creamier!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 219, Fat 19.8g (Saturated 4.1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 0, Sodium 7mg, Carbs 11.5g (Fiber 7.5g, Sugars 1.4g), Protein 2.3g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
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Comments

  1. Julie Wampler says

    May 2, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    I have three avocados that need to be used up since I'm going out of town this week. Can't wait!!

    Reply
  2. Cookbook Queen says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    I'm currently going low-carb, so this is perfect. It so bright and yummy looking!!

    Reply
  3. Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    May 2, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    What a gorgeous dish! So bright and perfect for Cinco de Mayo!

    Reply
  4. Heather Christo says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    Absolutely delicious! I love how vibrant the colors are!

    Reply
  5. Kati says

    May 2, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    Half of my family doesn't like avocados, I wonder if I could get away with serving them this avocado sauce? I'd have to do chicken since my son is allergic to shrimp, but this looks so delicious!!!

    Reply
  6. Maria says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    I love using zucchini noodles!

    Reply
  7. linda says

    May 3, 2016 at 3:47 am

    Approximately how many cups of zucchini noodles? This recipe looks amazing!!

    Reply
  8. Ann Walton Sieber says

    May 24, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    I just made this and it was really great! I love roasting the onions & tomatillos to make the sauce. I threw in a poblano pepper as well. But this does NOT take 10 minutes to make!!! Maybe if you peel the shrimp, spiralize the zucchini, mix together the taco seasoning, and make the avocado sauce before you start your clock ticking! Takes more like 30-45 minutes – but it is worth it! (and my darling husband just washed all the dishes…)

    Reply
  9. Ann Walton Sieber says

    May 24, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    Here is my suggestion on cooking flow:
    1. Make lime marinade & marinate shrimp
    2. Roast onion/tomatillos + tomatoes – in same pan, just keep separate
    3. Spiralize zucchini
    4. Grill shrimp & saute zucchini noodles while you make avocado sauce in blender w/ roasted onions
    5. Assemble

    Reply
  10. Unknown says

    October 1, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    Oh this was so good!!!

    Reply

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