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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 143 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 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. Shanon says

      October 12, 2022 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious and super easy! We served it over some rice. Definitely adding this to our rotation! Thanks! 😘

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        October 12, 2022 at 11:14 pm

        Thank you, Shanon!

        Reply
    2. Carrie says

      September 12, 2022 at 3:58 pm

      What is the amount of one serving?

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        September 15, 2022 at 11:34 am

        Hi Carrie! I do not know the weight, sorry. The whole recipe makes 4 servings, so if you divide the cooked dish into 4 equal parts, you'll see how much is in one serving. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
    3. Rizelle Dowdy says

      September 07, 2022 at 10:17 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this recipe, Tania!! This is one of my favorite dishes!! I also cut the recipe in half since it's just 2 of us and served it with jasmine rice! It will definitely be a go to recipe! I've gone to it twice already. It is so delicious!😋

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        September 09, 2022 at 2:45 pm

        Thank you so much, Rizelle!

        Reply
    4. Dianne says

      August 30, 2022 at 9:10 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, this was amazing! I cut the recipe in half thinking it would be too much for the 2 of us. That was a big mistake, We finished all and wanted more. Served it with jasmine rice and will definitely make again. Thanks again for this recipe 😋

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        September 01, 2022 at 4:08 pm

        Thank you, Diane!

        Reply
    5. Norma says

      July 13, 2022 at 5:35 pm

      I assume you thaw the shrimp first??

      Reply
      • Tania Sheff says

        July 14, 2022 at 2:22 pm

        Hi Norma! Yes, it's best to thaw the shrimp first. Happy cooking!

        Reply
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