Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this quick and easy shrimp skillet. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a dish that’s not only delicious but also bursting with fresh ingredients. Juicy shrimp are sautéed with ripe tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, and aromatic herbs, creating a colorful and nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner for guests. This Mediterranean shrimp skillet is versatile too; serve it over rice, pasta, or alongside warm bread to soak up every bit of the flavorful sauce. You will love how simple it is to prepare this delightful dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 zucchini, chopped
- 1 small carrot, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 scallion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes and sauté them in olive oil with a pinch of salt for about 2 minutes until they soften into a sauce.
- Add chopped zucchini, scallion, and sliced carrot; cover and cook for another 1-2 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the shrimp along with chili powder and dried basil. Cook uncovered for about 6-7 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Add minced garlic, and if needed, thicken the sauce with tomato paste one tablespoon at a time.
- Finish by stirring in crumbled feta cheese (if using) and chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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