Kohlrabi noodles with shrimp and almond pesto
A light, low-carb alternative to classic pasta: kohlrabi spaghetti in an aromatic almond-parsley sauce, served with pan-seared shrimp.
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Preparation
- 1 Step 1
Peel the kohlrabi and cut into fine noodles using a spiralizer.
- 2 Step 2
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Wash the parsley, shake dry, and chop coarsely.
- 3 Step 3
Wash the lemon, finely grate the zest, and squeeze the juice.
- 4 Step 4
Toast 40 g of slivered almonds in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
Timer · 3 min - 5 Step 5
Set aside about 1 tbsp of the toasted almonds for garnish.
- 6 Step 6
Puree the remaining almonds with parsley, 2 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, a little lemon zest, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
- 7 Step 7
Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8 Step 8
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pan and fry 400 g of shrimp over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side.
Timer · 5 min - 9 Step 9
Add the chopped garlic to the shrimp for the last 30 seconds and sauté briefly, then remove everything from the pan.
Timer · 1 min - 10 Step 10
Sauté the kohlrabi noodles in the same pan for 2–3 minutes over medium heat until al dente.
Timer · 3 min - 11 Step 11
Season the kohlrabi noodles with salt, pepper, and the remaining lemon zest.
- 12 Step 12
Arrange the noodles on plates, distribute the shrimp on top, drizzle with pesto, and sprinkle with the remaining almonds.
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