Spanish Garlic Shrimp & Zucchini Bowls
Juicy paprika-garlic shrimp, golden summer zucchini, and bright lemon-parsley rice make a vibrant Spanish-inspired dinner with big flavor and minimal cleanup.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Servings: —
- Estimated total cost: $10–$14
- Calories per serving: —
Ingredients
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Kroger® Wild Caught Large Raw Gulf Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail Off12 oz $7.00
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Zucchini12 oz $2.69
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Kroger® Long Grain Rice1/2 cup dry $4.29
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Water1 cup
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
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Garlic5 cloves $1.29
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Lemon1, yielding 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice $4.99
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Fresh flat-leaf parsley1/4 cup chopped
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Smoked paprika1 teaspoon
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Crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 1/2 teaspoons
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
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1.
Pat 12 ounces shrimp dry. Slice 12 ounces zucchini into half-moons, mince 5 garlic cloves, zest and juice 1 lemon to yield 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice, and chop 1/4 cup parsley.
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2.
Combine 1/2 cup dry rice, 1 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 18 minutes; remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
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3.
While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 ounces sliced zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; sauté for 5–6 minutes until deeply golden but still firm, then transfer to a plate.
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4.
Reduce the heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Cook for 30 seconds, then add 12 ounces shrimp, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; sauté for 3–4 minutes, until opaque and cooked through.
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5.
Return the reserved vegetables to the skillet and add 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Toss over medium heat for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
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6.
Fluff about 1 1/2 cups cooked rice and divide it between two shallow bowls; spoon the full skillet mixture evenly over the rice and serve immediately.
Health: About 470 calories per serving, with roughly 40g protein, 38g carbohydrates, and 15g fat.
Drink pairing: A chilled Albariño has the citrusy acidity and saline edge to complement the garlicky shrimp.