Shrimp with Penne and Squash Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Shrimp with Penne and Squash Recipe). You can vary this recipe to your own tastes. I most always add onions to the garlic when frying and skip the minced green onions. I have used baby portobello mushrooms also. I always use fresh garlic! This is hubby's favorite meal.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 servings

Shrimp with Penne and Squash Recipe

Ingredients

½ pound dried penne pasta

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

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

3 cloves garlic

minced

½ cup minced fresh chives or green onions

¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cajun Shrimp with Cheese Grits

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and pour into a large bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile warm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in squash and zucchini and cook 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp and cook 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice basil oregano salt pepper and garlic. Cook 2 minutes more.

Step 3

Pour shrimp and sauce into large bowl with pasta. Sprinkle with chives and Parmesan and stir to combine.

Nutritional Information

Shrimp with Penne and Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 364.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.3g 57%

Carbohydrates: 43g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.8g 19%

Sugars: 3.3g

Fat: 9.6g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 141.5mg 47%

Vitamin A Iu: 744.7IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.9mg 84%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 30%

Vitamin C: 32.5mg 54%

Folate: 57.1mcg 14%

Calcium: 153.8mg 15%

Iron: 4.7mg 26%

Magnesium: 96.3mg 34%

Potassium: 725.9mg 20%

Sodium: 440.8mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 86.8

*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.