Description
This Shrimp Pasta Toss with Zucchini and Garlic is a quick and flavorful dish. It features tender shrimp, fresh zucchini, and aromatic garlic tossed with pasta, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound linguine or your favorite pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced or spiralized
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
- Add zucchini to the same skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet with the zucchini and broth.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together to combine.
- Stir in fresh parsley. Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Shrimp Pasta Toss!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end.
- If you prefer a creamier sauce, stir in a spoonful of cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream with the broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for more color and nutrients.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg