Description
This Easy One-Pan Garlic Shrimp Veggies recipe is a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal perfect for busy weeknights. Succulent shrimp are marinated in garlic, lemon, and olive oil, then sautéed alongside fresh colorful vegetables including bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, creating a vibrant dish bursting with bold flavors and bright colors.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Marinade
- 1 pound Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 cloves Garlic (freshly minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Vegetables
- 1 cup Bell peppers (sliced, colorful varieties)
- 1 medium Zucchini (sliced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Red onion (sliced thin)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or basil (chopped finely)
- Crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp: In a bowl, combine the large peeled and deveined shrimp with freshly minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to coat the shrimp evenly and let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the vibrant flavors.
- Prepare Vegetables: Slice the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion into bite-sized strips. Halve the cherry tomatoes and pat all the vegetables dry with a paper towel to ensure better searing during cooking.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat until it starts to shimmer, then add a small drizzle of olive oil to the pan to prevent sticking and help with cooking.
- Cook Shrimp: Place the marinated shrimp in a single layer in the hot skillet. Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and become opaque, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Sauté Vegetables: Push the cooked shrimp to one side of the skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion to the empty side, sautéing for approximately 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp but still have a bit of crunch.
- Add Cherry Tomatoes: Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook everything together for an additional 2 minutes, just until the tomatoes soften and begin to burst, releasing their juices and adding a fresh burst of flavor.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the dish with finely chopped fresh parsley or basil and add crushed red pepper flakes if desired for some heat. Adjust the seasoning with extra salt and black pepper to taste. Serve directly from the pan for a rustic and easy presentation.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- To keep the shrimp tender, avoid overcooking. Shrimp cook quickly and become rubbery if left on heat too long.
- Different herbs like cilantro or oregano can be used as variations of the garnish.
- Serve with rice, quinoa, or crusty bread to make it a complete meal.
- Using dry vegetables before cooking ensures a better sear and prevents steaming.
