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Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe with Bell Peppers
The Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe gently coats shrimp in a spiced flour mix, then sautés it with butter, olive oil, shallots, garlic, and bell peppers before simmering with diced tomatoes, broth, white wine, and lemon juice. This method yields shrimp that are tender with bright flavors balanced by smoky paprika, coriander, and a touch of heat from cayenne. The fresh parsley finish adds herbal brightness, making this a vibrant and textured dish suitable for serving over grains or as a flavorful starter.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
2844 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb Shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined (if frozen, be sure to thaw first, large
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 to 2 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp butter I prefer to use ghee clarified butter
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 shallot thinly sliced
- 4 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1/2 green bell pepper cored and sliced, 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper cored and sliced, 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup canned diced tomato
- 1/3 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp white wine dry
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1/3 cup parsley chopped leaves
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and place it in a large bowl. Add the flour, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, coriander, cayenne, and sugar. Toss until the shrimp is well-coated.
- In a large cast iron skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, until fragrant (be sure not to burn the garlic.) Add the bell peppers and cook another 4 minutes or so, tossing occasionally.
- Now add the shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes, broth, white wine and lemon juice. Cook for a couple more minutes or until the shrimp turns bright orange.
- Finally, stir in the chopped fresh parsley and serve!
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Notes
- Cook shrimp just until they turn bright orange with red tails; residual heat will finish the cooking after removing from heat.
- Toss shrimp promptly to color evenly and prevent overcooking.
- Serve the shrimp with plain orzo, couscous, or Lebanese rice to complement the flavors.
- This recipe pairs well with Mediterranean sides like Baba Ganoush, Balela Salad, and fresh herb salads.
Nutrition Information
Calories
284.4kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
9.9g
(3%)
Protein
30.6g
(61%)
Saturated Fat
1.8g
(9%)
Cholesterol
357.6mg
(119%)
Sodium
1258.1mg
(52%)
Potassium
336mg
(7%)
Fiber
1.8g
(7%)
Vitamin A
155.1IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
247.7mg
(25%)
Iron
4.2mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2844
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284.4kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.9g | 3% |
| Protein | 30.6g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 357.6mg | 119% |
| Sodium | 1258.1mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 155.1IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 247.7mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.