Description
This garlic butter shrimp and vegetables recipe is a delicious, quick, and healthy dish featuring juicy shrimp cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with vibrant vegetables. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this meal is packed with flavor and nutrients while being low in carbs. Serve it on its own or with rice, pasta, or quinoa for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Return shrimp to the pan, stir in lemon juice, and cook for another minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any vegetables of your choice, like asparagus or mushrooms.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more red pepper flakes.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or with a side of crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg