Quick Weeknight Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skillet
This quick and easy lemon-garlic shrimp skillet is perfect for a weeknight meal, featuring succulent shrimp and tender vegetables coated in a flavorful spice blend.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 bell pepper any color, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a little heat
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure better searing.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil until it shimmers.
- Add bell pepper and onion to the skillet; cook for 3-5 minutes until they begin to soften and become fragrant.
- Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using); cook for one minute until aromatic, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the dried shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking to prevent rubbery shrimp.
- Generously season the mixture with salt and black pepper, then toss to combine all flavors.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.