30 Minute Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet
An easy, healthy, and flavor packed dinner! Juicy shrimp and fresh veggies are marinated in a zesty lime and chili spice blend and cooked in one skillet for a fast, clean meal that's gluten free, low carb, and perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. large shrimp raw, peeled, deveined, tail off
- 1 tbsp. olive oil for cooking
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
For the Marinade:
- 3 tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. chili seasoning beef chili blend, not chili powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
For the Vegetables:
- 1 small purple onion diced
- 1 large zucchini halved and sliced
- 1 large yellow squash halved and sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper cubed
- 1 tbsp. olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Place in a bowl. Add all marinade ingredients (lime juice, salt, pepper, chili seasoning, paprika, cumin, garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil). Mix to coat. Set aside to marinate for 15-30 mins.
- While shrimp marinates, prepare vegetables: wash, dry, and chop the onion, zucchini, yellow squash, and red bell pepper.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for 6-8 minutes until tender crisp and slightly golden. Remove veggies to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the final 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, flipping once, until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
- Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat.
- Remove from heat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure your shrimp and vegetables are very dry before cooking to get a good sear and avoid steaming. The "chili seasoning" refers to a blend like McCormick's Beef Chili Seasoning, which includes spices like garlic and oregano, not plain chili powder.