Shrimp with Penne and Squash

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You can vary this shrimp and squash recipe to your own tastes. I always add onions to the garlic when frying and skip the minced green onions. I have used baby portobello mushrooms also.

Submitted by Grumpy's Honeybunch
Updated on August 4, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
5
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 4 cups thinly sliced yellow squash

  • 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ pound dried penne pasta

  • ½ cup minced fresh chives or green onions

  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in yellow squash and zucchini; cook for 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 more minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain and pour into a large bowl.

  3. Pour shrimp and sauce over penne, then sprinkle with chives and Parmesan. Stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

365 Calories
10g Fat
43g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 365
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 441mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 33mg 36%
Calcium 154mg 12%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 726mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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