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

Ingredients
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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.
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.
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.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return the zucchini to the skillet and toss to combine.
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.
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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