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Zucchini and Shrimp recipe

Zucchini and Shrimp

Yuka
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g zucchini about 100-120g
  • 10 shrimp I used medium sized shrimp
  • 10 g unsalted butter
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce HERE to buy
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic HERE to buy
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper
  • potato starch or Katakuriko for cleaning shrimp

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut zucchini into 1/4 inch (about 5mm) thick pieces.
  • If shrimp is frozen, defrost completely. Then, remove tails and any shells.
  • In a medium bowl, add the shrimp and Katakuriko (or potato starch), then mix up. Then, rinse the starch off with cold running water. This process helps clean the shrimp.
  • Dry the shrimp using a paper towel completely.

Let's cook!

  • In a medium pan, turn the heat to medium and add butter. When the pan gets warm, add garlic.
  • Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for about 2 minute on each side.
  • After the shrimp is completely cooked, add the zucchini, soy sauce, salt and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.

Let's eat!

  • This is a great side dish!
Keyword shrimp, vegetable
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