Courgette Noodles with Pesto Prawns
Estimated $6.89 recipe · $3.44 per serving (US / USD)
Low-carb spiralised courgette noodles with garlic prawns, pesto, and pine nuts.
The recipe
Courgette Noodles with Pesto Prawns
Low-carb spiralised courgette noodles with garlic prawns, pesto, and pine nuts.
Ingredients
- 200g king prawns
- 3 courgettes
- 3 tbsp pesto
- 2 garlic cloves
- 20g pine nuts
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Chilli flakes
- Parmesan (optional)
Estimated recipe cost
$6.89 for 2 servings · $3.44 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 200g king prawnsPlanning assumption · $7.00 / 454 g · Uses 200g | $3.09 |
| 3 courgettesPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 454 g · Assumes 200 g per item | $1.98 |
| 3 tbsp pestoPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.45 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 20g pine nutsPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 227 g · Uses 20g | $0.35 |
| Juice of 1/2 lemonPlanning assumption · $0.60 / 1 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.60 |
| Chilli flakesPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 0.5 g | $0.02 |
| Parmesan (optional)Planning assumption · $3.00 / 170 g · Unspecified amount: assumes 15 g | $0.26 |
| Estimated total | $6.89 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Use a spiraliser or julienne peeler to create courgette noodles from all three courgettes. Pat dry with kitchen paper and season lightly with salt. Leave 5 min, then pat dry again (this prevents watery noodles).
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 min until golden. Tip out and set aside.
- Heat oil in a wide pan over high heat. Add the garlic (minced) and chilli flakes, stir 20 seconds. Add the prawns and cook 1–2 min until pink and just cooked. Remove to a plate.
- Add the courgette noodles to the pan and toss over high heat for just 1–2 min — they should be warm but still have some bite. Don't overcook.
- Remove from heat. Add the pesto and prawns, squeeze over the lemon juice, and toss everything together.
- Serve in bowls scattered with pine nuts and Parmesan if using.
Recipe notes
Don't overcook the courgette — it should be just warmed, not soft and watery.
Estimated nutrition per serving
380 kcal · 28g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.