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Zucchini Pasta with Shrimp Balls

URL: https://www.foodbymaria.com/shrimp-balls/

Ingredients

The shrimp meatballs

  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 450 g defrosted raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 whole lemon, zested
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 whole egg

The pasta

  • 250-300 g angel hair pasta
  • 3-4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced thin
  • 1 whole lemon, juice
  • 1 whole lemon, zest
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 large shallot, diced small
  • 1 whole zucchini, diced small
  • ½ tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • to taste fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp meatballs by chopping onion and garlic in a food processor, then mix with shrimp, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, feta, and egg.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs and set aside.
  3. Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
  4. In a frying pan, heat olive oil and sauté sliced garlic until fragrant, then add the shrimp meatballs and cook until done.
  5. Remove meatballs and add shallots, zucchini, salt, and chili flakes to the pan, sautéing until zucchini is softened.
  6. Combine cooked pasta with lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water, cooking until the sauce thickens.
  7. Add the shrimp meatballs and garlic back to the pan, stir, and serve garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
696
Total fat
26.4g
Total carbohydrates
71.2g
Total protein
49g
Sodium
2311.6mg
Cholesterol
271.8mg

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