Summer Shrimp Skillet Dinner
This quick and easy Summer Shrimp Skillet Dinner features succulent shrimp and fresh, tender-crisp vegetables all cooked in one pan. It's a healthy and flavorful meal perfect for a weeknight.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 bell pepper any color, thinly sliced
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet; sauté red onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add zucchini, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and oregano; cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Push vegetables aside, add seasoned shrimp to the empty pan space, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Gently stir shrimp and vegetables together, cooking for another minute to combine flavors and heat through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley or basil, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
This versatile skillet dinner can be customized with your favorite summer vegetables. Ensure shrimp are thoroughly patted dry for best searing results.