Low Fat Garlic Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Low Fat Garlic Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables, a quick and healthy dinner option that's bursting with fresh ingredients. Juicy shrimp are sautéed with fragrant minced garlic and tossed with a colorful medley of vegetables, including tender red bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, and carrots. This recipe uses olive oil for a lighter touch and is elevated by a splash of low-sodium soy sauce and tangy lemon juice for a perfectly balanced seasoning. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-calorie dish is ideal for busy weeknights or light meal prep. Topped with fresh parsley for a bright finish, this easy skillet recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. Discover a wholesome and satisfying way to enjoy garlic shrimp!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 200 grams broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing all the ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp, mince the garlic, slice the red bell pepper and zucchini, and chop the broccoli into small florets. Slice the carrot thinly.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli, and carrot. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5-6 minutes, until they are just tender.
Return the shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables.
Add the low sodium soy sauce and lemon juice to the skillet, and toss everything together to combine well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious low fat garlic shrimp with mixed vegetables!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 3011 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 135.0 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2522 mg | 54% | |
*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.
