Zesty Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet
This Zesty Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish featuring juicy shrimp, vibrant vegetables, and a light broth, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 orange bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped for garnish
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare all ingredients by peeling and deveining shrimp, chopping the onion, mincing garlic, slicing the bell pepper, and halving the cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives for efficient cooking.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chopped red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened; then add minced garlic and sliced bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with oregano, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Pour in vegetable broth, add cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, and cook for 2-3 minutes more until shrimp is fully cooked and tomatoes are slightly softened.
Finishing
- Remove skillet from heat, adjust seasonings as needed, and garnish with fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
This recipe is easily adaptable; feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like spinach or zucchini. Serve with a side of quinoa or crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.