Description
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and easy Garlic Shrimp and Zucchini recipe. In just 20 minutes, you can enjoy a bright and colorful dish that combines succulent shrimp with tender zucchini, all infused with aromatic garlic. This nutritious meal is not only visually appealing but also packed with lean protein from the shrimp and essential vitamins from the zucchini. Perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings, serve it over rice or pasta for a satisfying dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the zucchinis and slice them into half-moon pieces. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
- Stir in the sliced zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg