Romesco Garlic Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles
This recipe is appropriate for a person with diabetes. It uses zucchini noodles instead of traditional pasta and includes healthy ingredients like shrimp and almonds. The romesco sauce is made with fresh ingredients and adds flavor without adding excessive sugar.
Adapted from Inspiralized, by Ali Maffucci

Ingredients
- 4-6 medium zucchini (Blade C, noodles trimmed)
- 1/4 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup almonds (chopped)
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 11/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For the pasta:
- For the romesco sauce:
- 2 to matoes (seeded and chopped)
Method
- MELT the olive oil for the romesco sauce in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the fat is hot, add the almonds and toast for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the chili powder and paprika and cook until the flavors open up, about 30 seconds. Finally, add the tomatoes, mix into the ingredients, and cook, stirring to bring up the tasty bits from the bottom of the pan, until the tomatoes are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Transfer the sauce mixture to a food processor. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend on low speed until the sauce is smooth, then set aside.3 min timer
- MELT the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp, toss to coat with the onion and garlic, and cook stirring, for 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water to the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook until the shrimp form the shape of a “C,” 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl (draining any remaining water), and season with the salt and pepper.2 min timer
- AFTER you add the water and cover the shrimp, place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, add in the zucchini noodles and toss for about 5 minutes or until softened or cooked to your preference. Divide into plates. Top with romesco sauce.5 min timer
- SPRINKLE the shrimp with the parsley, toss, and spoon over the dressed zucchini noodles and serve.
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