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Fusilli with Zucchini and Shrimp

17/11/2023

Fusilli with Zucchini and Shrimp is a light and tasty dish, perfect for summer. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 350 g of fusilli
  • 200 g of peeled and cleaned shrimp
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Chopped fresh parsley
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Dry white wine (optional)
  • Chili pepper (optional)

Preparation

  1. Clean the shrimp well, removing the shell and the intestinal thread.

  2. Wash the zucchini, and cut them into rounds or thin sticks.

  3. In a pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic (and chili pepper if you like).

  4. When the garlic is golden, add the shrimp and cook for a few minutes over high heat, deglazing with a bit of white wine if used.

  5. Add the zucchini and cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until they soften but remain crisp.

  6. Meanwhile, cook the fusilli in plenty of salted water following the cooking instructions on the package.

  7. Drain the pasta ‘al dente’ and pour it into the pan with the shrimp and zucchini.

  8. Mix well to blend the flavors.

  9. Serve and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Serve this dish hot, perfectly balancing the delicate flavor of the shrimp with the freshness of the zucchini. It’s a great idea for a light but satisfying summer meal. Enjoy your meal!

Fusilli with Zucchini and Shrimp