Zesty Garlic Shrimp with Rainbow Steamed Vegetables
Enjoy a vibrant and healthy meal with this zesty garlic shrimp and rainbow steamed vegetables recipe. Quick to prepare, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Large pot
- Steamer basket
- Large serving bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb large or colossal shrimp peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 broccoli head, cut into florets
- 2 carrots medium, peeled and sliced into rounds or sticks
- 1 red bell pepper large, deseeded and sliced
- 1 cup green beans trimmed
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lemon half juiced, half cut into wedges
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional for Serving
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- red pepper flakes a pinch
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss them with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Wash and chop all vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking.
Steaming
- Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large pot with a steamer basket, ensuring the water does not touch the basket.
- Add harder vegetables like broccoli and carrots to the steamer basket, then cover and steam for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add bell pepper, green beans, and seasoned shrimp to the steamer basket with the partially cooked vegetables.
- Cover and steam for another 3-5 minutes, until shrimp are opaque and pink, and all vegetables are tender-crisp.
Serving
- Carefully remove the steamer basket, then transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a large serving bowl.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish, then taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, optionally with rice or quinoa, and a drizzle of soy sauce or sesame oil.
Notes
Be careful not to overcook the shrimp to maintain their tender texture. For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp for 15-20 minutes before steaming.