Description
A quick and healthy dinner featuring garlic lemon shrimp and crisp steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 medium zucchini sliced into rounds
Instructions
- Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a pot with a steamer basket. Add broccoli, carrots, and zucchini. Cover and steam for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp tender. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- While vegetables steam, pat shrimp dry. Season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle lemon juice over shrimp and sprinkle with lemon zest. Toss gently and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Cook shrimp until opaque and firm to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Steaming, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American