Quick & Zesty Clean Eating Shrimp Skillet
This quick and zesty shrimp skillet is a healthy and flavorful meal, perfect for a clean eating lifestyle. Featuring tender shrimp and vibrant vegetables cooked in a lemon-herb sauce, it comes together in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- large skillet or wok
- paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1 small zucchini diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup chicken or vegetable broth low-sodium
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp dry with paper towels, then season them lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add diced bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for 3-5 minutes until softened; stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, just until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and lemon juice, then sprinkle in dried oregano and red pepper flakes; bring to a gentle simmer for 1-2 minutes, scraping up browned bits and allowing the sauce to reduce slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, then remove from heat, garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the shrimp to ensure it remains tender and juicy. This dish is versatile; feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes. Serve alone or with a side of quinoa or brown rice for a more substantial meal.