SHRIMP AND ZUCCHINI SKILLET

This elegant and scrumptious Creamy Shrimp and Zucchini Skillet is a restaurant-worthy dish, made in 30 minutes. Keto friendly.
You need to taste this Creamy Shrimp and Zucchini Skillet. It is outstanding! Simple, colorful, elegant, tasty, and there is almost no clean-up required. Serve it with pasta or over rice. In any case, you won’t be disappointed.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream or Half & Half
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp. butter divided
• 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• 1 1/2 lbs. small peeled, and deveined shrimp
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine to deglaze the skillet
• 8 oz. roasted bell peppers chopped
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 1/2 lbs. zucchini cubed
• Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, 1 tablespoon of butter, the shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
2. To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, zucchini, and wine. Stir, and cook until wine evaporates, about 5-6 minutes.
3. Add the roasted peppers and garlic. Cook for about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Return the shrimp to the skillet. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, and parsley. Stir everything well, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

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