Shrimp with Zucchini and Tomatoes

I am starving! Luckily I had some quick cooking ingredients on hand and was able to make a healthy, easy meal in less than 20 minutes. Take that delivery!

Shrimp with Zucchini and Tomatoes 
(Lovingly adapted from Weight Watchers)
4 Points+ Per Serving - Serves 1

1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
Handful of sliced zucchini
1/4 lb uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Handful of grape tomatoes, cut in half
Dash of dried oregano or fresh basil or whatever you have on hand
Salt and pepper to taste
Small clove of fresh garlic, minced
Splash of white wine, chicken stock, water...whatever is handy



Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook until golden on both sides, maybe 4 minutes. Remove the zucchini to the plate you are using for dinner because extra dishes blow.

Add shrimp to the nonstick skillet and saute for a minute. Add the tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper. Saute for another minute or until the shrimp are almost finished cooking.

Tip: Straight shrimp are under-cooked. Shrimp that have just curled into a C-shape are perfectly cooked. Shrimp that have contorted into an O-shape are overcooked, i.e. rubbery and sad.

Stir in garlic and splash of white wine (or whatever) to loosen up the yummy bits at the bottom of the pan. Return the zucchini to the skillet, toss and serve.





Bitches Be Hungry Addition: Creamy Parmesan Bulgur 
5 Points + Per Serving - Serves 1 (because bitches be hungry)

1/4 cup dry bulgur wheat (I used Bob's Red Mill Quick Cooking Bulgur Wheat)
1/2 tablespoon of butter (I use butter, because there is NO substitute for butter)
1 tablespoon of shredded Parmesan cheese

Prepare bulgur according to package instructions. (I eyeballed a cup of cold water into a saucepan, added the bulgur and a pinch of salt and let it come to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.) Drain excess water from bulgur and return to the saucepan. Stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese until it becomes a creamy, oozy blob of deliciousness.