Shrimp with Penne and Squash

Shrimp with Penne and Squash
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    5 People
  • VIEWS
    204

A delightful Mediterranean-inspired pasta dish featuring succulent shrimp, tender squash, and aromatic herbs, all tossed in a light lemon-garlic sauce. It’s a quick and easy meal that’s both satisfying and bursting with fresh flavors.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    43 g
  • Cholesterol
    142 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    441 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 1 mins Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 10 mins Add yellow squash and zucchini; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.

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Recipe View 3 mins Stir in shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.

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Recipe View 2 mins Stir in lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

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Recipe View 1 mins Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

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Recipe View 9 mins Add penne and cook according to package directions, until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.

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Recipe View 1 mins Strain pasta and pour into a large bowl.

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Recipe View 2 mins Pour shrimp and sauce over penne, then sprinkle with chives and Parmesan. Stir to combine, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamier sauce.

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Recipe View Serve immediately, with additional Parmesan cheese on top.

For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the skillet after cooking the garlic.
Feel free to substitute other vegetables, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
If you don’t have fresh chives or green onions, a sprinkle of dried parsley will work in a pinch.
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the dried herbs.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 67 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Oscar Russel

    This recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing! My family loved it.

  • Louvenia Prosacco

    The lemon-garlic sauce is what makes this dish so special. I will definitely be making this again.

  • Augustus Pfeffer

    I added some sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor and it was a hit!

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