Sautéed Shrimp with Zucchini
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
216 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Sautéed Shrimp with Zucchini
Description
This recipe uses peeled and deveined shrimp seasoned simply with salt and black pepper before pan-searing in olive oil. Cooking the shrimp undisturbed for a minute before flipping helps develop a delicate color and prevents them from getting rubbery. After removing the shrimp, zucchini sliced to match the size of shrimp pieces is sautéed with seasoning until just tender but still retaining some bite.
The shrimp are returned to the pan along with minced garlic, which is briefly cooked to release aroma without burning. Optional butter adds a silky finish. A splash of fresh lemon juice at the end imparts brightness and balances the richness of the shrimp and butter. Chopped fresh parsley or herbs can be added for garnish and an herbal note.
This dish works well as a light main course or a side to a larger meal. Its gentle garlic flavor and combination of textures from tender shrimp and tender-crisp zucchini make it a simple, fresh-tasting skillet preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- black pepper
- 2 zucchini about 12 oz, medium to large
- olive oil
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (about half a lemon)
- parsley or other herbs, finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and plenty of black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Roll-cut zucchinis to match the thickness of the shrimp. Also prep all other ingredients.
- Place a pan over medium-medium high heat. When pan is hot, add oil and then add shrimp in one layer and let them cook undisturbed for a minute. Flip and cook the other side until develop nice colors and shrimps are almost cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- To the same pan, add a little more olive oil and then add zucchini. Sauté, stir frequently for a couple of minutes and add 3/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper (or to taste).
- Add shrimp back to the pan, and add garlic. Mix and sauté briefly until garlic is fragrant. If using butter, add it now and mix until butter is melted.
- When everything is cooked through, pour lemon juice over. Give everything a quick toss to combine and then transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle parsley and serve hot immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 391mg | 130% |
| Sodium | 1995mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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