Zucchini and shrimp cooked with garlic is a perfect combination and it is an absolutely comfort side dish! Just by itself or with rice, this makes your dining table so colorful and fulfilled!
Do you have leftover zucchini and shrimp and want to cook a delicious side dish in under 10 minutes? Here is my quick and tasty recipe!
Leftover Zucchini and Shrimp
The other day, I had some leftover zucchini in my fridge, and I really wanted to make something delicious side dish that is using zucchini. Cooking some shrimp and zucchini is an amazing combination that you can make it so quickly.
Tips to Make Zucchini and Shrimp Side Dish
It is a simple recipe, but there are two important tips when you make this side dish.
- Remove shells and tail and clean shrimp before using. Use katakuriko to wash shrimp to remove any dirt.
- Cut zucchini into the same sized so they cook evenly.
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Zucchini and Shrimp
Ingredients
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!
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