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Garlic Shrimp with Avocado

Juicy garlic shrimp with creamy avocado and tender zucchini, brightened with lemon and green onions. A quick, flavorful skillet dinner that's ready in about 30 minutes.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
25g
Garlic Shrimp with Avocado
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat the 1 lb shrimp dry and season with the 0.5 tsp salt. Slice the 1 zucchini into half-moons and mince the 4 garlic cloves.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the zucchini and cook until lightly browned and tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  3. Step 3

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and the shrimp in a single layer. Cook without stirring until pink on the bottom, about 2 minutes, then flip and cook until just opaque, 1-2 more minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return the zucchini to the skillet and toss to combine.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat. Dice the 1 avocado and slice the 3 green onions. Squeeze the juice of the 1 lemon over the skillet.

  6. Step 6

    Top with the avocado and green onions, and serve immediately. Add black pepper or red pepper flakes if you like.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • citrus juicer

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