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Garlic shrimp with zucchini & rice

Shrimp is shellfish, a major allergen. Raw shrimp should be kept cold and cooked within a day or two.

25 min estimate* 7 ingredients 1 reference portion

Original Daily Table kitchen idea. Not independently kitchen-tested. Source & limitations

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  1. 01

    Cook the rice following the packet directions.

  2. 02

    Pat the peeled shrimp dry. Slice the zucchini into half-moons and the garlic thinly.

  3. 03

    Warm half the olive oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat. Cook the zucchini for 4 minutes until golden, then move it to a plate.

  4. 04

    Add the remaining oil and the garlic for 30 seconds, then the shrimp. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until pink, curled and opaque throughout.

  5. 05

    Return the zucchini to the pan, add the lemon juice and herbs, and serve over the rice.

A little kitchen note

Shrimp is shellfish, a major allergen. Raw shrimp should be kept cold and cooked within a day or two.

Clear information. Better decisions.

Food safety: Shrimp: cook until the flesh is pearly and opaque, which is 63°C / 145°F. FoodSafety.gov temperature guidance.

*Time: 25 minutes is an editorial estimate, not a tested total. Soaking, pre-cooking, equipment and batch size can add time.

Source: Original editorial kitchen idea. Ingredients and method were authored for this collection, not independently kitchen-tested. Read the recipe methodology. We do not publish unverified calories or ratings.

Allergies: read every product label and check preparation surfaces. A recipe filter is not a safety certification.

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Garlic shrimp with zucchini & rice

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  • Shrimp: 150 g per reference portion
  • Zucchini: 150 g per reference portion
  • Rice: 75 g per reference portion
  • Garlic: 5 g per reference portion
  • Lemon: 0.25 pieces per reference portion
  • Olive oil: 12 ml per reference portion
  • Fresh herbs: 10 g per reference portion
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