Confetti Shrimp
Bright, colorful, and bursting with flavor, Confetti Shrimp is the one-pan wonder your weeknight dinners have been craving! This quick and easy recipe combines tender, perfectly seasoned shrimp with a vibrant medley of diced bell peppers, red onion, and fragrant garlic, sautéed to perfection in olive oil. Spiced with smoky paprika, cumin, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes, this dish offers a subtle kick that’s balanced with a refreshing splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy and versatile meal can be enjoyed on its own or served over fluffy rice or quinoa for a heartier option. Whether you're hosting guests or meal-prepping for the week, Confetti Shrimp is a visually stunning, flavor-packed dish that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1.5 cups bell peppers (red, yellow, green), diced
- 0.5 cup red onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the diced bell peppers, red onion, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the shrimp to the other side.
Sprinkle the shrimp with ground cumin, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
Mix the shrimp and vegetables together in the skillet, then drizzle with lemon juice and stir to combine.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve immediately on its own, or over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa for a heartier meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.0 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1204 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 141.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 996 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
