Shrimp & Zucchini Pasta Salad – 34-Minute Recipe
A vibrant, protein‑packed shrimp and zucchini pasta salad that blends fresh greens, citrusy vinaigrette, and grilled shrimp for a satisfying weekday meal. Bright herbs and a zesty orange‑mustard dressing give it a Mediterranean flair.
Recipe by Ereka Vetrini· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 12 oz kale
- 1 1/2 cups couscous or quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups peas
- 1 chives
- 1/4 cup mint, parsley, or basil
- 6 wooden skewers
- 18 shrimp
- 2 zucchini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup mint, parsley, or tarragon
Instructions
- 1Place the finely chopped kale, cooked couscous or quinoa, thawed peas, chopped chives, and chopped mint/parsley/basil into a large serving bowl.
- 2Combine the extra‑virgin olive oil, orange juice, kosher salt, mustard, white wine vinegar, honey, and the second portion of chopped mint/parsley/tarragon in a blender; blend until smooth to form the vinaigrette.
- 3Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 4Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat (about 450‑500°F / 230‑500°F).
- 5Thread the shrimp and zucchini pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating them as desired.
- 6Brush the skewered shrimp and zucchini with olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper.
- 7Grill the skewers for approximately 2 minutes per side, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the zucchini is lightly charred.
- 8Remove the shrimp and zucchini from the grill, discard the skewers, and add the grilled pieces to the salad; toss once more to distribute.
- 9Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes for a colder salad.
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Soak Skewers
Soak the wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes before threading the shrimp and zucchini.
Preheat Grill
Preheat the grill or grill pan to high heat (about 450‑500°F) before adding the skewers.
Grill Time
Grill each side of the shrimp and zucchini for roughly 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and zucchini is lightly charred.
Optional Chill
If you prefer a colder salad, chill it for up to 30 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Shrimp & Zucchini Pasta Salad?
- About 34 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 19 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Shrimp & Zucchini Pasta Salad recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Shrimp & Zucchini Pasta Salad recipe come from?
- It was shared by Ereka Vetrini on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.