Description
A delightful and nutritious meal featuring shrimp and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the sliced zucchini and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the marinated shrimp. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and vegetables, tossing everything together to combine. Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg