Description
Garlic butter shrimp and vegetables bring Mediterranean coastal charm to dinner tables with zesty, aromatic magic. Fresh shrimp dance among colorful vegetables, creating a quick, satisfying meal where you’ll savor each delicious, herb-infused bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 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
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, drizzling olive oil across the surface.
- Introduce zucchini and bell peppers into the heated pan, gently moving them around for 3-4 minutes until they develop a slight tenderness and golden edges.
- Cascade cherry tomatoes into the skillet, allowing them to soften and release their juices for approximately 2 minutes, then transfer the vibrant vegetable medley to a separate plate.
- Using the same pan, melt butter until it becomes golden and foamy, then introduce minced garlic, stirring continuously to prevent burning and release its aromatic essence.
- Carefully place shrimp into the fragrant butter, sprinkling paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper across their surface. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they transform into a delicate pink hue.
- Reunite the previously set aside vegetables with the succulent shrimp, gently squeezing fresh lemon juice over the entire mixture to brighten the flavors and create a harmonious blend.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the dish for a final burst of color and herbaceous notes, then serve immediately while the ingredients remain warm and inviting.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this quick one-pan meal.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp by watching for their color change to pink and slight curl, which indicates they’re perfectly done.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes to suit different heat preferences and dietary needs.
- Use gluten-free alternatives like tamari instead of butter for those with dairy sensitivities, maintaining the recipe’s rich, savory profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg