This garlic butter shrimp and vegetables recipe is a delicious, quick, and healthy meal. Juicy shrimp are cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce with fresh vegetables, making it a perfect low-carb and keto-friendly dish.
Author:sarah recipes
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner, Main Course
Method:Sautéing
Cuisine:American, Mediterranean
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender.
Return shrimp to the skillet, drizzle with lemon juice, and toss everything together.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use any vegetables of choice like asparagus or broccoli.
Serve over rice, pasta, or enjoy as a low-carb meal.
Adjust spice level with more or less red pepper flakes.