Classic Easy Shrimp Skillet Meal
This classic easy shrimp skillet meal features succulent shrimp and fresh vegetables cooked in a flavorful sauce. It's a quick and healthy one-pan dinner perfect for any weeknight.
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large bell pepper, any color, thinly sliced
- 0.5 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced regular tomatoes)
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet; cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink, then remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet, cook bell peppers and onion for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften.
- Pour in broth and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, and cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce the sauce.
- Return shrimp to the skillet and toss with vegetables and sauce for 1 minute to heat through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
This dish is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.