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Zucchini Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Zucchini Shrimp Spaghetti

Up to your ears in zucchini and tomatoes? Make this summer shrimp spaghetti for an easy, flavorful summer dinner.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

Cook the spaghetti:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Prepare the shrimp:

  • Meanwhile, pat the shrimp dry and season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Refrigerate until needed.

Marinate the tomatoes:

  • Add the cherries, zucchini, and minced garlic to a large bowl. Add the halved basil leaves and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and toss to combine. Set aside.

Cook the shrimp:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat in a wide pot until bubbly and frothy. Add the shrimp in an even layer and cook, flipping once, until browned and nearly opaque. Remove and transfer to a bowl.

Prepare the sauce:

  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pot. Once melted, add the bowl of tomatoes and zucchini and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables have just begun to soften, about 7 to 8 minutes. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.

Finish the pasta:

  • Add the shrimp and the spaghetti to the pot and toss to combine. Remove from heat.

To serve:

  • Divide the spaghetti between plates and sprinkle with a few extra basil leaves. Drizzle with a touch of extra virgin olive oil, if desired. Enjoy!
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