Gulf Coast Shrimp and Vegetables - South Beach Diet Recipe (Phas

• tablespoon olive oil↗1
• large onion, cut into thin wedges↗1
• small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into thin strips↗1
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• teaspoon salt (optional)↗1⁄4
• lb shrimp, in the shell peeled and deveined (about 12 ounces after peeling)↗1
• zucchini, cut into thin 2-inch-long strips1
• tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme1
• teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   * Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   * Add the onion, red pepper, and garlic.

3. 3

   * Sauté until limp, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.

4. 4

   * Push the onion mixture to the edges of the skillet.

5. 5

   * Add the shrimp and zucchini; sprinkle with thyme and red pepper flakes.

6. 6

   * Sauté until the shrimp are opaque, 4 to 5 minutes.

7. 7

   * Toss to mix well. Serve immediately.