30 MINUTE HEALTHY DINNERS – GARLIC SHRIMP & BUTTERNUT SQUASH

We had plans to head out for dinner over the weekend, but hubby’s bike ride ran longer due to a Computrainer issue.  So, he nicely asked if I mind staying in….Well, what could I say.  He did ask nicely.  So, I pulled a pound of shrimp out of the freezer to defrost, cancelled our plans, and prepared one of my 30 Minute Healthy Dinners recipes (once the shrimp was defrosted).  When I scoured the kitchen for several side dishes, I ended up with:

Garlic Shrimp

Butternut Squash with Rosemary

and

Asparagus

This recipe serves 2 people and calls for a pound of shrimp and a whole butternut squash, so chances are you will have leftovers.  Enjoy them…

GARLIC SHRIMP

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound shrimp; shells removed and cleaned
• 4 garlic cloves, diced
• 3 lemons, juiced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Combine the above ingredients in a glass bowl and toss a few times.
• Let sit for 15-20 minutes.
• Pour shrimp onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH

INGREDIENTS

• 1 butternut squash, peeled and diced (I like small bite size pieces)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2-3 rosemary sprigs, pulled off the stem
• 1/4 water or broth of your choice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

• In an iron skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tbsp olive oil.
• Saute the onion until just tender and add the butternut squash.
• Stir every few minutes and after 10 minutes, add 1/4 cup water or broth, salt, pepper, and rosemary.
• Cover and stir every few minutes until squash is soft.
• Remove cover and cook a bit longer to desired texture.

Serve with asparagus or your favorite greens.  Done..

Be sure to check out our other 30 Minute Healthy Dinners recipes.

 – DANA

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE 30 MINUTE HEALTHY MEAL RECIPE?