Best 6 Skillet Zucchini With Shrimp Recipes

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**Savory Skillet Zucchini with Shrimp: A Medley of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey with our skillet zucchini with shrimp recipe, a vibrant fusion of flavors and textures. This one-pan wonder combines succulent shrimp, tender zucchini, and a symphony of seasonings, resulting in a delightful medley that tantalizes the taste buds. With just a few simple steps, you can create a restaurant-worthy dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Our comprehensive guide includes variations such as a vegetarian option, a spicy rendition, and a low-carb alternative, ensuring there's something for every palate. Get ready to elevate your dinner routine with this flavorful and versatile skillet zucchini with shrimp extravaganza!

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SHRIMP & ZUCCHINI



Shrimp & Zucchini image

Using this easy recipe, you will have an aromatic and delicious Shrimp and Zucchini Stir Fry on the table in minutes.

Provided by Holly

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 small zucchini (about ¾ lb)
1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons pesto

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini in half and then into 1/2" slices.
  • Season shrimp with salt & pepper.
  • Heat half of the olive oil in a skillet. Add shrimp and cook just until pink and almost cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add remaining oil to the pan. Add zucchini, garlic, oregano, chili flakes and salt & pepper to taste. Stir fry 4-5 minutes or until zucchini is tender crisp.
  • Add cream and pesto, simmer 1 minute. Stir in shrimp (and any juices on the plate) and cook until heated through.
  • Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 242 mg, Sodium 749 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE SAUTEED SHRIMP AND ZUCCHINI



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Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Entree

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ tbsp dry oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp sweet paprika
1 lb large shrimp (prawns, peeled, and deveined)
2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
½ medium red onion (thinly sliced)
5 garlic cloves (minced and divided)
1 bell pepper (cored and sliced into sticks)
1 to 2 zucchini (halved length-wise, sliced into ½ moons (you can use 1 zucchini and 1 yellow squash))
1 cup cooked chickpeas (from canned chickpeas, drained)
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch black pepper
1 large lemon (juice of)
Handful fresh basil leaves (torn or sliced into ribbons (you can use a different herb, depending on what's available to you))

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the spices (oregano, cumin, coriander, and paprika.)
  • Pat shrimp dry and season with kosher salt and 1 ½ tsp of the spice mixture. Set aside briefly or refrigerate till later. (Reserve the remaining spice mixture for the vegetables.)
  • In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and ½ the amount of garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, tossing regularly till fragrant (do not allow the garlic to burn.)
  • Add zucchini, bell peppers, and chickpeas. Season with salt and pepper and the remaining spice mixture. Toss to combine. If needed, raise the heat just a bit and cook the veggies until tender, tossing regularly (about 5 to 7 minutes.)
  • Transfer the veggies to a large plate for now. Return the skillet to the heat and add a little bit of extra virgin olive oil. Add the seasoned shrimp and remaining garlic. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until shrimp is totally pink (about 4 to 5 minutes).
  • Add the cooked vegetables back to the skillet with the shrimp. Add cherry tomatoes and lemon juice. Give everything a good toss. Finish with the fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.7 kcal, Sugar 7.2 g, Sodium 455 mg, Fat 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 29.3 g, Cholesterol 285.8 mg, UnsaturatedFat 7.8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SKILLET ZUCCHINI WITH SHRIMP



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Make and share this Skillet Zucchini with Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Peeps

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups fresh onion rings, sliced and separated
2 cups thinly sliced zucchini (or more) (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper (to taste)
garlic powder (to taste)
1 cup fresh tomato
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
16 ounces linguine, cooked
40 -50 raw shrimp, deveined
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper
olive oil
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place butter in fry pan and add onion rings; saute, stirring frequently.
  • Add zucchini, cover and cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add seasonings, tomato and mushrooms.
  • Cover and cook 4 more minutes and set aside.
  • Add a little olive oil to fry pan with minced garlic and red chile peppers along with the shrimp.
  • Cook approximately 2 to 3 minutes just until shrimp turn pink (You don`t want to over cook them).
  • Serve hot shrimp over with skillet zucchini over a pile of linguini and sprinkle with parmesan cheese!

SHRIMP WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES



Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound jumbo shrimp, cleaned
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 teaspoons chile flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
One 16-ounce store-bought package zucchini noodles
1 cup multicolored grape tomatoes, halved
2 lemons, zested
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. When the butter has melted, add the shrimp, onion, garlic, chile flakes, salt and pepper, then cook until the onions are translucent and the shrimp are opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the white wine, then allow it to boil and reduce slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet. Cook until the zucchini is tender, about 2 more minutes. Add the tomatoes and lemon zest to the skillet, then toss to combine. Sprinkle over the Parmesan and garnish with the basil leaves. Remove the smashed garlic cloves and serve straight from the skillet.

ZUCCHINI, SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE PASTA SKILLET



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Treat your taste buds to a Zucchini, Shrimp and Sausage Pasta Skillet. This shrimp & sausage pasta uses whole wheat pasta to help you get whole grains.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb. whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite House Italian Dressing, divided
1 onion, chopped
3/4 lb. uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 zucchini, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup HEINZ Hot & Spicy Ketchup
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add sausage and onions; cook 6 to 8 min. or until sausage is evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Simmer on low heat 5 min. or until sausage is done, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp, pepper and remaining dressing; mix well. Simmer 5 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Add zucchini, tomatoes, chicken broth and ketchup; mix well. Cover; simmer 5 min. or until shrimp turn pink and vegetable mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain spaghetti. Add to sausage mixture along with the cheese; mix lightly. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 990 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

LEMON-GARLIC SHRIMP ORZO SKILLET



Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Orzo Skillet image

You know that phrase, "a little goes a long way?" Well, that absolutely applies to this dish, which tastes rich and buttery but actually only includes 2 tablespoons of butter! The trick is waiting until the end to add the butter when it can enrich the orzo, which has already been flavored by cooking in broth, and the zucchini, which has a naturally buttery taste when sautéed. The shrimp, also added at the end, gets infused with all the flavors already in the pan, so the whole dish is redolent of garlic and butter and only needs a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of fresh herbs for contrast. Garnishing with a bit of nutty Parmesan takes it all over the top.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 4 teaspoons)
3/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta (about 5 oz)
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 lb uncooked large shrimp (21 to 30 ct), peeled, deveined, tail shells removed
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and salt; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Remove with slotted spoon; reserve.
  • Heat same skillet over medium heat; add garlic and pasta. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until garlic is fragrant and pasta is lightly toasted. Add broth; cover and simmer 10 to 11 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
  • Stir in shrimp, butter and zucchini; cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are pink and pasta is tender.
  • Stir in cheese, lemon, and thyme; garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for firm, medium-sized zucchini with smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Wash the zucchini thoroughly: Scrub the zucchini under running water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Slice the zucchini evenly: Cut the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick slices to ensure even cooking.
  • Use a large skillet: A large skillet will help to prevent the zucchini and shrimp from overcrowding and will allow them to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Cook the zucchini and shrimp in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Cook the zucchini until tender: Cook the zucchini until it is tender but still slightly firm, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cook quickly, so be careful not to overcook them. Cook them for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
  • Season to taste: Season the zucchini and shrimp with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings to taste.
  • Serve immediately: Serve the zucchini and shrimp immediately while they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Skillet zucchini with shrimp is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. The zucchini is tender and flavorful, the shrimp are perfectly cooked, and the sauce is light and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Additional tips:

  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the shrimp and add in some extra vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, or mushrooms.
  • For a more flavorful sauce, use a combination of olive oil and butter to cook the zucchini and shrimp.
  • Serve the zucchini and shrimp with a side of rice, pasta, or grilled vegetables.

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