Description
Home cooks cherish this quick shrimp veggie skillet as a weeknight dinner solution packed with fresh Mediterranean flavors. Sautéed prawns and seasonal vegetables combine for a satisfying meal you can prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined (Marina Del Rey recommended)
- 3 small bell peppers, assorted colors
- 2 small zucchini
- 2 small yellow squash
- 3 tbsps (45 mL) olive oil
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 g) paprika
- 0.5 tbsp (7.5 g) Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep Produce: Dice zucchini, squash, and bell peppers into uniform cubes for even cooking and attractive visual presentation.
- Season Seafood: Coat shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and olive oil, massaging spices thoroughly to ensure deep flavor penetration.
- Sear Shrimp: Heat skillet to medium-high and cook shrimp until they transform from translucent to vibrant pink, about 6-7 minutes, then set aside on a separate plate.
- Build Flavor Base: Melt butter in the same skillet, add minced garlic, and release aromatic compounds to create a rich foundational taste.
- Vegetable Sauté: Introduce vegetable medley to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, stir-frying until vegetables reach tender-crisp texture while maintaining their vibrant colors.
- Combine and Finish: Return shrimp to the skillet, gently fold to integrate ingredients, distribute heat evenly, and harmonize flavors throughout the dish.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the skillet to enhance visual appeal and add a bright, herbaceous note before serving immediately.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Cut vegetables into uniform cubes for even cooking and stunning plate presentation, ensuring each bite delivers consistent texture and flavor.
- Marinate with Mastery: Massage Cajun seasoning and spices directly into shrimp to create deep, penetrating flavor that transforms ordinary seafood into a culinary delight.
- Sear for Success: Use a preheated medium-high skillet to achieve perfect golden-brown caramelization on shrimp, locking in juiciness and developing rich, complex taste profiles.
- Fresh Finish: Sprinkle chopped parsley just before serving to add a burst of color, freshness, and herbaceous aroma that elevates the entire dish’s sensory experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg