Description
A quick and easy one-pan dish featuring succulent shrimp and fresh zucchini, flavored with lemon and garlic, perfect for a summer dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
- Add sliced zucchini and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- This dish can be served over rice or pasta if desired.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg