Sautéed Shrimp with Zucchini

Name: Sautéed Shrimp with Zucchini
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; black pepper; 2 medium to large zucchinis ((about 12 oz)); olive oil; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon butter, optional; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice ((about half a lemon)); finely chopped parsley, optional ((or other herbs))

Prep 8 min Cook 7 min Serves 3 Source

Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon salt, divided
black pepper
2 medium to large zucchinis ((about 12 oz))
olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter, optional
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice ((about half a lemon))
finely chopped parsley, optional ((or other herbs))

Steps

1
In a mixing bowl, add shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and plenty of black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
2
Roll-cut zucchinis to match the thickness of the shrimp. Also prep all other ingredients.
3
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.
4
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).
5
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.
6
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.