Shrimp Zucchini Pasta: Try This Flavor-Packed Recipe!
A light, veggie-packed dinner that’s fresh and full of flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink — about 2–3 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Sauté until tender, then add garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Add shrimp and pasta back to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through. Stir in Parmesan.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and more Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the pasta with zucchini noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~460
- Sugar: ~3g
- Sodium: ~600mg
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~3g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~50g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~30g
- Cholesterol: ~200mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/shrimp-zucchini-pasta-recipe/