Description
Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet with Lemon Garlic Sauce is a vibrant dish that transports you straight to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean. This quick and easy recipe features tender shrimp cooked in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce, paired with colorful veggies that not only taste fantastic but also add visual appeal to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this meal is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
- Add chopped bell peppers; cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook until they begin to release their juices.
- Nestle the shrimp into the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until shrimp turns pink and opaque.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the mixture and stir gently for an additional minute.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately over rice or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg