Today I’m letting you in on a secret – my FAVORITE weeknight dinner. It’s comfort food meets volume meets leftover veggies. And it is so. easy.
Thin-slice zucchini rounds. Mix in some sauce and spices. Toss on cooked shrimp. Consume. Yes, that easy. So what are you waiting for?
Halfway Homemade Zucchini Alfredo
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 6 oz shrimp peeled and deveined (I use frozen that I defrost before cooking)
- 1/4 c alfredo sauce Trader Joe's or Bertolli Lowfat
- Cayenne pepper
- Garlic powder
- Salt & pepper or seasoning blend
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into thin rounds using a mandolin or knife.
- Heat two small skillets over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray.
- In one skillet, add sliced zucchini.
- Lightly season shrimp with salt and pepper or seasoning blend (I use Flavor God Everything); add to second skillet. Flip shrimp halfway through cooking. When done, 3-4 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
- Saute zucchini under tender.
- Add in 1 serving of alfredo sauce (~1/4c) to sauteed zucchini. Mix well.
- Add garlic powder and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Remove zucchini from heat. Top with shrimp and serve.