This garlic butter shrimp and vegetables recipe is a quick, flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh vegetables. It's a healthy and delicious meal, perfect for busy weeknights!
Author:Sandy
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Sautéing
Cuisine:American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add zucchini and bell pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
Stir in cherry tomatoes, cook for another 2 minutes, then transfer veggies to a plate.
In the same pan, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
Add shrimp, season with paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
Return vegetables to the pan, drizzle with lemon juice, and stir well.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use any veggies you like, such as asparagus or broccoli.
Serve with rice, pasta, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Adjust spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.