Imagine a dish that's not just a meal, but a symphony of flavors dancing on your plate - light, fresh, and absolutely irresistible! This Shrimp with Zucchini Pasta is the ultimate quick and healthy dinner solution that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience. Perfect for health-conscious foodies and busy home cooks, this Italian-inspired recipe will transport you to a sun-drenched Mediterranean coastline with every single bite.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Zucchini, spiralized
- Olive oil
- Garlic, minced
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by peeling and deveining the shrimp, spiralizing the zucchini, mincing the garlic, halving the cherry tomatoes, and chopping the fresh basil.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Ensure the pan is hot before adding ingredients to achieve a good sear on the shrimp.
- Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Remove the cooked shrimp from the skillet and set aside on a plate, keeping them warm.
- In the same skillet, add halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
- Add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet, tossing gently with the tomatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is tender but still crisp.
- Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, gently mixing with the zucchini and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the dish and garnish with chopped fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, ensuring the zucchini noodles remain al dente and the shrimp are hot and tender.
Tips
- Zucchini Noodle Perfection: Don't overcook your zucchini noodles! The key is to keep them al dente - tender but still with a slight crunch.
- Shrimp Searing Secrets: Ensure your skillet is hot before adding shrimp. This helps achieve a beautiful golden sear and prevents rubbery texture.
- Garlic Wisdom: Add minced garlic quickly and watch carefully to prevent burning, which can make the dish bitter.
- Fresh is Best: Use fresh, high-quality ingredients, especially the basil and Parmesan cheese, to elevate the overall flavor profile.
- Timing is Everything: Cook shrimp just until they turn pink to maintain their tender, juicy texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 180mg
