One Pan Shrimp and Zucchini in Acqua Pazza

One Pan Shrimp and Zucchini in Acqua Pazza

Serves 2-4
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound of shrimp, cleaned and deveined
  • 2 cups of cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup of zucchini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup of olives, free from pits
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium spiced chili pepper
  • 1/4 cup of torn basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a medium sized skillet add garlic, chili and 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  2. Cook until garlic is golden
  3. Add 1 glass to water to stop garlic from burning
  4. Add cherry tomatoes, zucchini and olives
  5. Let cook down until tender but not over cooked
  6. Place sauce in a bowl, wipe clean pan with a paper towel
  7. Heat skilled until hot, about 3 minutes
  8. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add shrimp
  9. Let shrimp sear on each side, about 2 minutes per side
  10. Add sauce back in to pan and cook just until shrimp is cooked through, about 5 minutes
  11. Salt and pepper to taste