Garlic Butter Shrimp and Veggies Skillet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
233 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Veggies Skillet
Description
To prepare the dish, shrimp are first seared in a mixture of olive oil and butter with smoked paprika, thyme, and salt until just pink and cooked through. They are removed, and more butter is added to the pan for sautéing sliced mushrooms, chopped bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini until tender. Garlic is added briefly before returning the shrimp to the pan along with lemon juice and fresh parsley. Tossing the ingredients together brings the flavors into harmony and a light coating of buttery sauce.
This skillet meal is flavorful without complex steps, suitable for a quick dinner or lunch. Serve it alone or with bread or rice to soak up the buttery juices. The combination of spices and fresh lemon balances richness with brightness, making the shrimp and vegetables satisfying and vibrant.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds Shrimp peeled/deveined, jumbo, raw
- 1 zucchini cut into half moons, medium
- 8 ounces baby bella mushroom sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped, orange
- ⅓ red onion chopped
- lemon juice of one
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme divided, dried
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet to medium and add in the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add in the shrimp, smoked paprika, half the thyme and salt.
- Sear for 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are just cooked and have turned pink. Remove the shrimp and set them aside.
- Add in the remaining butter, mushrooms, peppers, red onion, pepper, remaining salt and dried thyme.
- Sauté until the veggies are almost cooked through, then add in the zucchini and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes.
- Make a well in the center and add in the garlic. Sauté for 15 seconds, then add the shrimp back in along with the lemon juice and fresh chopped parsley. Toss to combine, then remove from the heat and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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