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grilled shrimp zucchini pasta

Zucchini Pasta with Grilled Shrimp

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Spiralizer
  • 1 Grill pan or outdoor grill
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium zucchinis spiralized
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  • In a mixing bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Remove shrimp from grill and set aside to rest.
  • In a large skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add spiralized zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
  • Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes to the skillet and toss well.
  • Remove skillet from heat and gently mix in the grilled shrimp.
  • Plate the zucchini pasta and shrimp, then top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

When preparing this dish, ensure the shrimp are not overcooked as they can become rubbery; they should just turn pink and opaque. For an extra flavor boost, consider marinating the shrimp in olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice for 15 minutes before grilling. Additionally, using a spiralizer with different blade options can provide varied textures to the zucchini pasta.
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