Flavorful Pepper Shrimp
Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, Flavorful Pepper Shrimp is a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Tender, succulent shrimp are sautéed with a colorful medley of red and yellow bell peppers, aromatic garlic, and a touch of crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. A splash of chicken broth and zesty lemon juice enhances the sauce, making it irresistibly tangy and savory. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served as a light main course over rice or pasta, or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices. With its simple preparation and restaurant-quality appeal, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Keywords: Pepper Shrimp recipe, shrimp dinner, easy shrimp dish, spicy shrimp, garlic shrimp skillet.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and butter, allowing the butter to melt and sizzle slightly.
Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Toss in the diced red and yellow bell peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers soften slightly.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side.
Flip the shrimp and add chicken broth to the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Drizzle lemon juice over the shrimp, tossing everything together to coat evenly. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the dish and give it a final toss.
Serve warm, either as-is or over rice, pasta, or alongside crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.3 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 427 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.7 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 534 mg | 11% | |
*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.
