Description
A delightful dish combining fresh shrimp with colorful vegetables, flavored with zesty lemon and aromatic herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp dried herbs (such as thyme or oregano)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and zucchini, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
- Push the veggies to the side of the skillet and add the shrimp.
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and dried herbs, and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
- Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the shrimp and veggies, toss to combine, and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Lemon Herb Shrimp and Veggie Skillet!
Notes
Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Feel free to switch up the vegetables based on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
Keywords: shrimp, skillet, healthy, quick meal, lemon herb