Description
Garlic butter shrimp and vegetables combine fresh seafood with crisp garden produce in a quick, flavorful skillet meal. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients create a delightful dinner you can prepare in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet with olive oil over medium-high temperature, preparing the cooking surface for vibrant ingredients.
- Introduce seasoned shrimp into the heated pan, sprinkling with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sear each side for approximately 2-3 minutes until they transform into a delicate pink hue, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, melt butter and infuse the pan with minced garlic, allowing its aromatic essence to bloom for roughly 60 seconds.
- Incorporate crisp zucchini, colorful bell peppers, and juicy cherry tomatoes into the buttery garlic foundation. Sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, ensuring they retain a tender yet slightly firm texture.
- Carefully reintroduce the perfectly cooked shrimp into the vegetable medley, drizzling fresh lemon juice across the pan to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gently toss all ingredients together, allowing the shrimp and vegetables to harmonize their flavors and temperatures.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant garnish and serve immediately while the meal remains piping hot.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they are deveined and cleaned thoroughly before cooking.
- Control heat carefully to prevent overcooking shrimp, which can become rubbery and tough when exposed to high temperatures for too long.
- Swap zucchini and bell peppers with seasonal vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, or snap peas to keep the dish versatile and interesting.
- For a low-carb option, serve the shrimp and vegetables over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1425 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg