Gulf Coast Shrimp And Vegetables - South Beach Diet Recipe (Phas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into thin strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 lb 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

Preparation

* 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.