Description
Succulent Garlic Butter Shrimp and Vegetables dance with Mediterranean flavors, combining zesty seafood and colorful produce in one skillet. Crisp vegetables and perfectly seared shrimp promise a quick, delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cast-iron skillet, infusing olive oil and butter over robust medium-high temperature.
- Introduce succulent shrimp to the heated surface, generously coating with aromatic seasonings. Sear each side until translucent pink, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer perfectly cooked shrimp onto a temporary plate, maintaining their optimal temperature and texture.
- Within the same skillet, melt remaining butter and introduce minced garlic, allowing fragrant aromatics to develop for half a minute.
- Incorporate crisp zucchini slices, vibrant bell pepper strips, and juicy cherry tomatoes into the buttery foundation. Gently sauté until vegetables reach a tender, slightly caramelized state.
- Reintroduce reserved shrimp to the vegetable medley, drizzling with bright, tangy lemon juice and sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
- Toss ingredients thoroughly, ensuring harmonious flavor distribution and complete temperature integration.
- Finish with a generous sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley, creating a visually appealing and herbaceous garnish.
- Serve immediately, presenting a colorful, aromatic dish that celebrates seafood and seasonal vegetables.
Notes
- Choose medium-sized shrimp for consistent cooking and balanced flavor profile.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to achieve perfect golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming.
- Keep vegetables crisp-tender by avoiding overcooking; they should retain slight crunchiness and vibrant colors.
- Swap shrimp with chicken or tofu for flexible protein options catering to different dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg