Shrimp Zucchini Pasta
Shrimp Zucchini Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini, large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the zucchini: Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini. Using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline, carefully shave off long, thin ribbons from the sides of the zucchini. Continue peeling until you reach the seedy core, rotating the zucchini as you go. Set the zucchini ribbons aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 2
Heat a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and burst slightly.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Stir in the cottage cheese, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well to combine with the tomatoes and garlic, creating a creamy sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to warm through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Add the prepared zucchini ribbons to the pan with the shrimp and sauce. Toss everything together using tongs or a wooden spatula, ensuring the zucchini ribbons are coated in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the zucchini is slightly softened but still has a slight bite. Avoid overcooking the zucchini, as it can become watery.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Divide the shrimp zucchini pasta among four serving plates. Garnish each serving with a dollop of fresh cottage cheese (if desired) and a generous grinding of fresh black pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if using.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Shrimp Zucchini Pasta
- 2 zucchini, large
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the zucchini: Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini. Using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline, carefully shave off long, thin ribbons from the sides of the zucchini. Continue peeling until you reach the seedy core, rotating the zucchini as you go. Set the zucchini ribbons aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 2
Heat a large frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Once shimmering, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and burst slightly.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Stir in the cottage cheese, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well to combine with the tomatoes and garlic, creating a creamy sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to warm through.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Do not overcook the shrimp, as they can become rubbery.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Add the prepared zucchini ribbons to the pan with the shrimp and sauce. Toss everything together using tongs or a wooden spatula, ensuring the zucchini ribbons are coated in the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the zucchini is slightly softened but still has a slight bite. Avoid overcooking the zucchini, as it can become watery.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Divide the shrimp zucchini pasta among four serving plates. Garnish each serving with a dollop of fresh cottage cheese (if desired) and a generous grinding of fresh black pepper. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, if using.
⏱️ 3 min