Southwestern Shrimp with Zucchini: An Easy 20 Minute Recipe

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Southwestern Shrimp with zucchini. Shrimp seasoned with chili powder and pan seared with butter and lemon. Served with a side of sautéed zucchini. 

This recipe is very similar to one of other recipes, Southwestern Pork Chops. The main difference in the recipe is we are using shrimp instead of boneless pork loin, and secondly, this recipe calls for zucchini, not black beans and diced tomatoes.

I am not a really big fan of spicy food, but I can tolerate, and I enjoy the flavor of chili powder. Chili powder is not very spicy, but it is just spicy enough to dress up a dish and make it less boring. If you enjoy spice food you can add all of the spice you would like to this dish.

southwestern shrimp with zucchini

NOTE

Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.

How to Make Southwestern Shrimp

Preparing the Zucchini:

  • In a large skillet melt 2 tbsp. of butter on medium heat. Next, add in the garlic and sauté until golden (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Next, add in the zucchini, salt, and pepper and sauté for 10 minutes, mixing occasionally.

Preparing the Shrimp:

  • While the zucchini is cooking, place the shrimp in a mixing bowl or bag and add the chili powder. Mix the shrimp thoroughly ensuring they are fully covered with the chili powder.
  • In a skillet on medium heat, melt 2 tbsp. of butter. Next, add the shrimp and sauté the shrimp on both sides for 1 minute.
  • Next, add the lemon juice and sauté the shrimp for another 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.

How to Serve Southwestern Shrimp

  • Place a nice sized portion of the zucchini on a plate and dress with a few pieces of southwestern shrimp.

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The Recipe


southwestern shrimp with zucchini

Southwestern Shrimp

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Shrimp seasoned with chili powder, sautéed in butter and served with zucchini.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 4 people
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz. shrimp
  • 2 medium zucchini sliced
  • 4 cloves of garlic sliced
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions
 

Preparing the Zucchini:

  • In a large skillet melt 2 tbsp. of butter on medium heat. Next, add in the garlic and sauté until golden (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Next, add in the zucchini, salt, and pepper and sauté for 10 minutes, mixing occasionally.

Preparing the Shrimp:

  • While the zucchini is cooking, place the shrimp in a mixing bowl or bag and add the chili powder. Mix the shrimp thoroughly ensuring they are fully covered with the chili powder.
  • In a skillet on medium heat, melt 2 tbsp. of butter. Next, add the shrimp and sauté the shrimp on both sides for 1 minute.
  • Next, add the lemon juice and sauté the shrimp for another 2 minutes, mixing occasionally.

To Serve:

  • Place a nice sized portion of the zucchini on a plate and dress with a few pieces of southwestern shrimp.

Invent Your Recipe

Invent Your Recipe:
This recipe has some great flavors, and the chili powder, butter, and lemon juice used on the shrimp will work well with other proteins. Try this recipe with chicken breast or thighs, pork chops, or even as a seasoning for a nice steak.
The zucchini pairs well with the shrimp for a flavorful and healthy dinner options. There are endless amounts of vegetables that you can make with this shrimp recipe. I would recommend trying broccoli, green beans, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, or spinach.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
Keyword butter, shrimp, zucchini
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Invent Your Recipe:

This recipe, southwestern shrimp, has some great flavors, and the chili powder, butter, and lemon juice used on the shrimp will work well with other proteins. Try this recipe with chicken breast or thighs, pork chops, or even as a seasoning for a nice steak.

The zucchini pairs well with the shrimp for a flavorful and healthy dinner options. There are endless amounts of vegetables that you can make with this shrimp recipe. I would recommend trying broccoli, green beans, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, or spinach.

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