Garlic Butter Shrimp And Vegetables Recipe
This garlic butter shrimp and vegetables recipe is a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce alongside vibrant vegetables, making it a perfect dish for busy weeknights. Serve it over rice, pasta, or enjoy it on its own for a low-carb option!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, add lemon juice and red pepper flakes, and toss everything together.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any vegetables of choice, such as asparagus or broccoli.
- Adjust spice level by adding more red pepper flakes.
- Serve over rice, pasta, or enjoy as a low-carb meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg