Ingredients
1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 medium zucchinis, sliced into half-moons
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup diced tomatoes (no salt added)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute)
Add zucchini and salt; cook 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp
Push zucchini to the pan’s edges, add shrimp to the center, and season with pepper and red pepper flakes
Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque
Pour in tomatoes and stir gently to blend
Top with parmesan and bake 5-7 minutes until golden
Garnish with fresh basil before serving
Notes
Meal prep in airtight containers for 3-4 days.
For extra flavor: Use cherry tomatoes or add a splash of lemon juice.
Can substitute zucchini with yellow squash.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: High Protein Meals
- Method: Sautéing and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: High-Protein, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
