Paleo Garlic Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and healthy Paleo Garlic Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables recipe! Perfectly seared shrimp are infused with the bold flavor of garlic and paired with a colorful medley of tender-crisp vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli, and carrots. This quick and easy skillet dinner is cooked in olive oil and brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice, creating a zesty, nutrient-packed dish that’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and keto-friendly. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy schedules and offers a satisfying yet light meal. Garnished with fragrant parsley, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious—your perfect answer to wholesome paleo dining!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add the sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot to the skillet.
Sauté the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
Return the shrimp to the skillet with the vegetables.
Add the lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
Toss everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated through.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.6 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1804 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 120.6 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 504 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 2314 mg | 49% | |
*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.
