Description
Succulent shrimp dance with colorful vegetables in this Mediterranean-inspired skillet sensation. Quick and healthy flavors merge effortlessly, delivering a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) peeled and deveined shrimp (Marina Del Rey recommended)
Vegetables:
- 2 small zucchini
- 2 small yellow squash
- 3 small bell peppers (assorted colors)
Seasonings and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) paprika
- 0.5 tablespoons (7.5 grams) Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Transform zucchini, squash, and bell peppers into uniform, compact cubes ensuring consistent cooking and appealing presentation.
- Marinate shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and olive oil in a mixing container, thoroughly massaging spices into seafood for deep flavor infusion.
- Preheat large skillet to medium-high temperature, creating an ideal searing environment for seafood and vegetables.
- Sauté shrimp until they transition from translucent to vibrant pink, approximately 6-7 minutes, indicating complete cooking. Transfer protein to separate plate.
- Introduce butter and minced garlic into same skillet, releasing aromatic compounds and creating foundational flavor base.
- Incorporate vegetable medley, seasoning with salt and pepper, then stir-fry until vegetables reach tender-crisp consistency, maintaining their structural integrity and natural colors.
- Reunite cooked shrimp with vegetable mixture, gently folding ingredients to distribute heat evenly and harmonize flavors.
- Elevate dish presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley, adding visual appeal and herbaceous brightness before serving immediately.
Notes
- Prep vegetables in uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking and attractive presentation.
- Coat shrimp thoroughly with spices before cooking to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- Use high heat and quick cooking method to prevent overcooking shrimp, which can become rubbery.
- Cook vegetables until tender but still crisp to maintain vibrant colors and nutritional value.
- One-pan meal reduces cleanup and allows flavors to meld together beautifully during cooking.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbal finish that elevates the overall dish’s visual and taste appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg