Classic Shrimp Dinner Skillet
This classic shrimp dinner skillet is a quick and easy meal perfect for any weeknight. Featuring perfectly cooked shrimp with colorful vegetables in a savory sauce, it's a flavorful dish that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Paper towels
- Medium bowl
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined fresh or frozen, thawed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper (any color) sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- lemon Juice of ½
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- red pepper flakes Pinch of (optional, for a kick)
Instructions
Instructions
- Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss the shrimp with paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced bell pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Push vegetables to one side, add seasoned shrimp in a single layer, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in broth and lemon juice, bring to a simmer, scraping up browned bits, and cook for 1-2 minutes to reduce the sauce.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 10-15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.