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Halfway-homemade Zucchini Alfredo

Today I’m letting you in on a secret – my FAVORITE weeknight dinner. It’s comfort food meets volume meets leftover veggies. And it is so. easy.

Thin-slice zucchini rounds. Mix in some sauce and spices. Toss on cooked shrimp. Consume. Yes, that easy. So what are you waiting for? 


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Halfway Homemade Zucchini Alfredo

Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini
  • 6 oz shrimp peeled and deveined (I use frozen that I defrost before cooking)
  • 1/4 c alfredo sauce Trader Joe's or Bertolli Lowfat
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper or seasoning blend

Instructions

  • Slice the zucchini into thin rounds using a mandolin or knife.
  • Heat two small skillets over medium heat. Coat with cooking spray.
  • In one skillet, add sliced zucchini.
  • Lightly season shrimp with salt and pepper or seasoning blend (I use Flavor God Everything); add to second skillet. Flip shrimp halfway through cooking. When done, 3-4 minutes, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Saute zucchini under tender.
  • Add in 1 serving of alfredo sauce (~1/4c) to sauteed zucchini. Mix well.
  • Add garlic powder and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Remove zucchini from heat. Top with shrimp and serve.
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