Sunday, July 23, 2017

Shrimp and Zucchini with chile and mint

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 3cloves garlic, crushed
  2. 3sprigs parsley
  3. 2lemons, sliced, plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice, plus wedges for serving
  4. 2teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  5. pounds peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  6. 2tablespoons olive oil
  7. 2shallots, thinly sliced
  8. 3Zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  9. ¼teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  10. ¼cup mint leaves
  11. Cooked brown rice, for serving

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring 3 quarts water, garlic, parsley, lemon slices, and 1½ teaspoons salt to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes; remove from heat and discard solids. Add shrimp, cover, and let stand until shrimp curl and turn pink, about 3 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add shallots and remaining ½ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini and red pepper flakes, tossing until cucumbers just begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in mint, lemon juice, and shrimp.
  3. Serve over brown rice with lemon wedges.

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