Description
Garlic Parmesan Shrimp Veggies bring together succulent seafood and crisp vegetables in a quick, satisfying meal that sparks flavor in just minutes. Grab your skillet and prepare for a delightful dinner that comes together faster than you can say “delicious”!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb large shrimp
Supporting Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
Seasonings and Additions:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse fresh shrimp or completely thaw frozen shrimp under cool water. Pat your shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half. Dice the bell pepper into uniform ½-inch cubes. Cut zucchini into ¼-inch thick rounds.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 lb shrimp with 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Toss until shrimp are evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add prepared vegetables and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until zucchini softens and tomatoes start to release juices.
- Transfer seasoned shrimp into the vegetable-filled skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp turn opaque and pink.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese over the shrimp and vegetables. Gently stir to distribute cheese and create a light coating.
- Optional: Dust with ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp tastes best, so select large, deveined shrimp for the most tender texture.
- Chop vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent doneness.
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent garlic from burning and maintain a golden, fragrant sauté.
- For a low-carb option, swap vegetables with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to reduce carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg