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A colorful, healthy shrimp and veggie skillet filled with fresh ingredients.

Vibrant Healthy Shrimp and Veggie Skillet

This vibrant and healthy skillet recipe features tender shrimp and crisp-tender vegetables tossed in a savory-sweet sauce, making for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small Bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound large, raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables, chopped (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli florets, snap peas, zucchini, mushrooms)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for sautéing
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option if omitting shrimp)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste, for a little heat)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped cilantro or green onions, sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to create the sauce.

Cooking

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped vegetables for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp; then remove and set them aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Cook minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  • Return the cooked vegetables to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour the prepared sauce over everything and toss gently to coat, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.

Serving

  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, or sesame seeds if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For meal prep, you can cook the shrimp and vegetables separately and combine with the sauce just before serving to maintain freshness. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice. If using frozen shrimp, ensure it's fully thawed and patted dry before cooking for best results.