Red Pepper Lemon Shrimp
Brighten up your dinner table with the vibrant and zesty flavors of Red Pepper Lemon Shrimp! This quick and easy recipe combines tender, juicy shrimp perfectly seasoned with smoky paprika, tangy lemon, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Sweet red bell peppers and aromatic garlic add depth to this skillet dish, while a buttery, citrusy sauce ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the ideal weeknight dinner for busy households yet impressive enough for entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, pasta, or a crisp green salad for a complete, satisfying meal. Perfect for seafood lovers craving a bold and colorful dish, this shrimp recipe is sure to wow your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, paprika, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the other ingredients.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the sliced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp.
Add the crushed red pepper flakes and lemon zest to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
Pour in the lemon juice and toss everything together in the skillet to coat the shrimp and peppers in the sauce.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with your choice of side dish such as steamed rice, pasta, or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 374 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 458 mg | 10% | |
*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.
