Summer Squash Boats

by Cindy Yanasha Angulo in , , , , , , , ,


Stuffed with amazing habanero lime shrimp! This delicious carbless meal promises to be a crowd pleaser! Try it for a small meal for two or as an appetizer or main for a party! The list of filling options is ​endless!  Go crazy. 

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Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:  

  • 1 zucchini & 1 yellow summer squash (or whatever squash combos you have)
  • olive oil for drizzling  
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • half a bag of large shrimp, peeled & deveined  
  • 2 medium sized limes
  • 3-4 slices of habanero, seeds removed  
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil  

Recipe

  1. Cut the squash in half longways. 
  2. Scoop out the middle of the squash with a spoon. Leave enough flesh on the bottom & sides so that it can hold up to the filling & grilling (hey that rhymed!) 
  3. Drizzle olive oil around the top of the squash, then flip them over on grill mats, or a cookie sheet if you're baking them, so the flesh is facing down.  
  4. Grill the squash on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes depending how large they are. You want them still crunchy, not too soft.  
  5. While the squash is grilling, sauté the shrimp in the lime juice, habanero & vegetable oil.  
  6. Add salt & pepper to taste, then turn off the heat.  
  7. Use tongs to flip the squash over on the grill mats. Fill them with the habanero shrimp, and drizzle with any leftover sauce.  
  8. Close the grill to allow the shrimp to cook into the squash for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.   
  9. Remove the squash boats from the grill mats & serve on a platter. Enjoy!  
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Creamy Habanero Shrimp

by Cindy Yanasha Angulo in , , , ,


Creamy with a kick! Hot habanero peppers, fresh garlic, meaty shrimp, young zucchini & tomatoes...I'm hungry again just thinking about it! ​This quick lunch recipe can serve as a dinner, snack, or appetizer too. 

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Time: 20 min​

Ingredients:​

  • ~10-15 large shrimp (peeled & deveined)​
  • 5 garlic cloves (smashed)​
  • Juice of 1 lemon​
  • ​2 small zucchini sliced into thin rounds
  • handful of cherry tomatoes​
  • 1/2 habanero pepper sliced thin (or more if you like it really spicy!)​
  • ​Salt/pepper to taste 
  • 3 broadleaf thyme leaves (minced)​
  • 1 tablespoon EVOO​
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter ​
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise ​

Recipe:​

  1. Squeeze 1/2 lemon juice all over the shrimp.​
  2. ​Heat EVOO to medium heat in a large pan, then add the garlic & thyme. 
  3. Throw in shrimp and the rest of the lemon juice. Cook for 2 mins on each side.
  4. Add the habanero & zucchini slices halfway through, with a tablespoon of butter. 
  5. ​Add cherry tomatoes & sprinkle on salt & pepper.
  6. Turn off the heat, pour mayonnaise over the ingredients & mix until well-coated. ​
  7. Enjoy over egg noodles, rice, or with steamed veggies! This would also go great in a sandwich. ​