Description
Succulent shrimp and rainbow veggie skillet combines zesty flavors from fresh Mediterranean ingredients. Colorful vegetables and perfectly seasoned protein create a quick, nutritious meal that delights palates and nourishes hungry diners.
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 (30 g) butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 g) paprika
- 0.5 tbsps (7.5 g) Cajun seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: Uniformly slice zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers into bite-sized cubes to guarantee consistent cooking and visual appeal.
- Seasoning: Thoroughly coat raw shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and olive oil in a mixing bowl, ensuring complete spice coverage.
- Searing: Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and swiftly cook seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink with a golden exterior, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Vegetable Sauté: Reduce skillet heat, melt butter, and briefly sauté minced garlic to release its aromatic essence.
- Vegetable Cooking: Introduce chopped vegetables to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until crisp-tender with slight caramelization.
- Final Fusion: Gently reintegrate seared shrimp into the vegetable medley, stirring to distribute heat and blend flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the skillet for a vibrant herbal finish, then serve immediately while steaming hot.
Notes
- Perfect Veggie Cutting: Slice zucchini, yellow squash, and bell peppers into uniform cubes for even cooking and professional-looking presentation.
- Spice Coating Technique: Thoroughly coat raw shrimp with Cajun seasoning and paprika, ensuring each piece is completely covered for maximum flavor infusion.
- Seafood Searing Pro Tip: Cook shrimp quickly over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, watching for vibrant pink color and slight golden crust to prevent overcooking.
- Flavor Layering Trick: Sauté garlic in melted butter before adding vegetables to create a rich, aromatic base that enhances the entire dish’s depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg