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    Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet

    Oct 11, 2022 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! 
    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! 
    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! #recipe #shrimps #seafood #dinner #lunch #mealprep
    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! #recipe #shrimps #seafood #dinner #lunch #mealprep
    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! #recipe #shrimps #seafood #dinner #lunch #mealprep
    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! #recipe #shrimps #seafood #dinner #lunch #mealprep

    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! 

    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! 

    This post has been sponsored by Marina Del Rey. All opinions are mine alone. 

    Don't you just want to stick a fork in one of these succulent shrimps and eat it right off the screen? I feel you. But you know what? You can make it yourself! It is super easy to make this Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet, there is almost no clean up, and it takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. And it tastes DIVINE. Are you convinced yet? 

    This is one of my favorite recipes, and I am excited you are going to try it, too. Below, I will explain how to buy the best ingredients and show you step-by-step how to put this delicious Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet together.

    SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES VIDEO-RECIPE

    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! 

    SHRIMP

    When buying shrimp, I always go for:

    • WILD-CAUGHT. Most industrial shrimp farms are so crowded and unsanitary that producers must use high levels of pesticides, antibiotics, and other chemicals in order to prevent disease. Residue from these toxins end up in the flesh of the shrimp, posing threats to our health. Besides great taste, wild-caught shrimp offer a lot of health benefits.
    • FROZEN. Most “fresh” shrimp sold in supermarkets in the United States have been shipped frozen and then thawed for the fish counter. That means that the shrimp you find in the freezer aisle is exactly the same as what’s presented as “fresh”—it just hasn’t been sitting around on a bed of ice all day.

    By far, the best wild-caught shrimp I have ever tried is Wild Caught Argentinian Red Shrimp by Marina Del Rey.

    These shrimp have a delicate, lobster-like taste and a beautiful red color. Marina Del Rey's seafood has no added antibiotics or growth hormones, and lower sodium levels. I love that the cost is also fair. Give it a try, and I am sure you'll love it as much as I do. Read more about Marina Del Rey's products here: http://www.marinadelreyfoods.com/

    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! 

    VEGETABLES

    I am using zucchini and bell peppers in this recipe. These vegetables have the same cooking time and work very well together. That said, you can use asparagus, onions, okra, or green beans as a substitute.

    SEASONINGS

    Cajun spice blend and paprika are used in this recipe. Please, make sure you have a regular, sweet paprika on hand, and not the spicy variety.

    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! 

    HOW TO MAKE SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES:

    1. Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.

    preparing vegetables for shrimp skillet

    2. Place the shrimp into a medium bowl and add the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and olive oil. Mix well.

    seasoning the shrimps for shrimp skillet

    3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 6-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

    cooking the shrimps

    4. To the same skillet, add the garlic, butter, and vegetables. Season with salt, and stir-fry for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

    cooking vegetables for shrimp skillet

    5. Return the shrimp to the skillet, stir well, and garnish with parsley. Serve.

    finishing the shrimp skillet

    WHAT TO SERVE SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES WITH

    This tasty dish could be served as is, with some crusty bread on the side. It will also pair well with cooked rice, quinoa, couscous, and pasta.

    This Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet stays well in the refrigerator and tastes great the next day. It also makes a wonderful meal prep option. Enjoy!

    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! 

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    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! 

    Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet

    Tania Sheff
    This Easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet makes a healthy, quick, and delicious dinner! Packed with wild-caught shrimp, tender zucchini, and sweet bell peppers, it is going to become your favorite seafood dish! 
    4.70 from 162 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 430 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs.  peeled and deveined shrimp I use Marina Del Rey shrimp
    • 2 small zucchini
    • 2 small yellow squash
    • 3 small bell peppers any color
    • 3 tbsp. olive oil
    • 2 tbsp. butter
    • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp. paprika
    • ½ tbsp. Cajun seasoning
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Fresh parsley to garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Cut the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
    • Place the shrimp into a medium bowl and add the Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and olive oil. Mix well.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 6-7 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
    • To the same skillet, add the garlic, butter, and vegetables. Season with salt, and stir-fry for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
    • Return the shrimp to the skillet, stir well, and garnish with parsley. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 50gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 587mgSodium: 1832mgPotassium: 1008mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 6100IUVitamin C: 157.9mgCalcium: 381mgIron: 7.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. JM says

      July 10, 2023 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out really yummy— I will definitely make this again

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        July 21, 2023 at 9:26 am

        Great! Thank you, JM!

        Reply
    2. PauletteM says

      June 21, 2023 at 3:03 pm

      This is the second time I’ve made this dish, but this time it seems spicier.
      Will try serving with Rice next time.

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        July 08, 2023 at 11:20 am

        Hi Paulette! It really depends on the Cajun seasoning you use. Also, make sure you use sweet paprika, and not cayenne pepper. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    3. Angelica B says

      June 13, 2023 at 4:03 pm

      I was surprise when I made this recipe I love veggies but my husband doesn’t not I was surprised when he asked me to make him this dish he loved it thank you for the recipe now he loving veggies again we are both meal prepping together thank you so much ☺️

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        June 14, 2023 at 1:45 pm

        That's so nice to read! Thank you for reporting back, Angelica!

        Reply
    4. Steven Fernandez Rodriguez says

      April 11, 2023 at 1:20 pm

      great healthy dish loving vegtables again

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        April 20, 2023 at 3:10 pm

        Great! Thank you, Steven!

        Reply
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