Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with vibrant vegetables, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons
- 1.5 cups bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Toss in the shrimp, cumin, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the shrimp begin to turn pink.
- Add the zucchini and bell peppers to the skillet. Cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender yet still vibrant.
- Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, then sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute with your favorite veggies or skip the shrimp for a vegetarian version!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 220mg