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Jammy Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp Balls

This yummy Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp Balls is a fresh, delicious pasta dish to serve this summer for an easy meal for your family, or a dinner party.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 696 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the shrimp meatballs
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 450 g defrosted raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1 egg
For the pasta
  • 250-300 g angel hair pasta
  • 3-4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
  • juice of one lemon
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 large (or 2 small) shallots, diced small
  • 1 zucchini, diced small
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Make the shrimp meatballs:  To a food processor add the onion and garlic and pulse to chop into small pieces. Add the defrosted shrimp, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, lemon zest, feta cheese and egg. Pulse to chop / combine everything, making sure not to over-mix into a paste. Pour mixture into a bowl or scoop directly out of the food processor, about 1-2 tbsp at a time and form into shrimp meatballs **wet your hands to help while rolling the shrimp meatballs.** Put on a plate and set aside.
  2. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions and reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain and set the pasta aside.
  3. To a large frying pan add 3-4 tbsp olive oil, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Turn to medium heat and when warm, add the sliced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove the sliced garlic from the pan to a medium bowl and then add the shrimp meatballs.
  4. Cook the shrimp meatballs, about 6-10 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through. Remove the shrimp meatballs from the pan and add to the bowl with the sliced garlic.
  5. Keep the pan on medium heat and add the diced shallots, diced zucchini, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp chili flakes and saute until zucchini is softened and starting to brown.
  6. Add the cooked pasta, juice of a lemon, zest of a lemon, shredded parmesan cheese and ¼-½ cup pasta water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened and coated the noodles.  Add more pasta water if desired / needed.
  7. Add the shrimp meatballs and sliced garlic back to the pan and stir once more. Serve garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • If you can't find angel hair pasta, use spaghetti or linguine.
  • If you love these shrimp meatballs, try our Shrimp Linguine or Easy Shrimp Cakes

Nutrition Information

Calories 696kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 71.2g (24%) Protein 49g (98%) Fat 26.4g (41%) Saturated Fat 10.6g (53%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g Monounsaturated Fat 11.4g Cholesterol 271.8mg (91%) Sodium 2311.6mg (96%) Fiber 3.8g (15%) Sugar 8.5g (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 696

% Daily Value*

Calories 696kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 71.2g 24%
Protein 49g 98%
Fat 26.4g 41%
Saturated Fat 10.6g 53%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.6g 15%
Monounsaturated Fat 11.4g 57%
Cholesterol 271.8mg 91%
Sodium 2311.6mg 96%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugar 8.5g 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.