Description
Garlic Parmesan Shrimp & Veggies make your weeknight dinner a breeze with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Toss succulent shrimp and crisp vegetables together, then sprinkle with nutty Parmesan for a meal that comes together faster than your favorite playlist.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb large shrimp
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 bunch fresh parsley
Instructions
- Rinse fresh shrimp or completely thaw frozen shrimp under cool water, then pat dry with paper towels until moisture-free.
- Dice zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes into uniform ½-inch bite-sized chunks to ensure even cooking.
- Mince 3 garlic cloves finely, creating small, consistent pieces that will distribute flavor evenly.
- Toss shrimp in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, minced garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper until each piece is well-coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, creating an even cooking surface.
- Saute vegetable chunks for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become slightly tender and develop light caramelization.
- Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet, arranging them in a single layer to promote even browning.
- Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and become opaque throughout.
- Sprinkle ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes over the mixture, gently stirring to combine.
- Chop fresh parsley and scatter over the top for a bright, fresh garnish just before serving.
Notes
- Pat shrimp completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden edges that lock in maximum flavor.
- Select fresh vegetables with similar cooking times so everything becomes tender at the same moment without overcooking.
- For a low-carb version, serve the shrimp and veggies over cauliflower rice instead of traditional grains.
- Swap regular Parmesan for nutritional yeast if preparing a dairy-free recipe that still craves that savory, cheesy essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-9 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg