Gulf Coast Shrimp And Vegetables - South Beach Diet Recipe (Phase 1)

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 pound medium or large shrimp in the shell,
peeled and deveined (about 12 ounces after peeling)
1 zucchini, cut into thin 2-inch-long strips
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
DIRECTIONS
Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high
heat. Add the onion, red pepper, and garlic. Saute until limp, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
Push the onion mixture to the edges of the skillet. Add the
shrimp and zucchini; sprinkle with thyme and red pepper flakes.
Saute until the shrimp are opaque, 4 to 5 minutes.
Toss to mix well. Serve immediately.