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Garlic lemon shrimp zucchini skillet for a high protein dinner
Zakaria Ouaarab

Garlic Lemon Shrimp & Zucchini Skillet

A quick garlic lemon shrimp and zucchini skillet with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and bright flavor. Ready in about 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.3 lb peeled and deveined shrimp 600 g
  • 3 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Toss shrimp with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat half the oil in a large skillet and cook zucchini until lightly browned and just tender. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the remaining oil and shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through, turning once.
  4. Add garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Return the zucchini to the skillet, toss, and finish with parsley.

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate and varies with exact brands, portions, and substitutions.