Absolutely! Here’s a delicious and easy Shrimp & Sausage Zucchini Squash Skillet recipe — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner packed with flavor, protein, and veggies! 🍤🌿
🍤 Shrimp & Sausage Zucchini Squash Skillet
🕒 Total Time: ~30 minutes
Servings: 4
🧾 Ingredients:
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1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
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12 oz smoked sausage (like andouille or kielbasa), sliced into rounds
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2 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
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2 medium yellow squash, sliced into half-moons
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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Juice of ½ lemon
🔪 Instructions:
🔹 1. Cook the Sausage
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add sausage slices and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5–6 minutes.
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Remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
🔹 2. Sauté Veggies
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In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
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Add zucchini and yellow squash, season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes if using.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender but still slightly crisp, about 5–7 minutes.
🔹 3. Cook Shrimp
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Push veggies to the side of the skillet.
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Add shrimp in a single layer, sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
🔹 4. Combine & Finish
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Return sausage to the skillet, toss everything together gently.
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Squeeze lemon juice over the skillet, sprinkle with fresh parsley.
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Adjust seasoning if needed.
🍽️ Serve:
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Serve hot as-is or over rice, quinoa, or pasta for a heartier meal.
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Garnish with extra lemon wedges or chopped herbs.
Tips:
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Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor or thaw frozen shrimp before cooking.
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Feel free to add bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra color and taste.
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Swap sausage for chicken sausage or turkey sausage for a lighter option.