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A close-up of a Garlic Shrimp & Veggie Skillet, featuring plump shrimp and colorful vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and zucchini.

Garlic Shrimp & Veggie Skillet

A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring succulent shrimp and a medley of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a savory garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add broccoli and bell peppers to the same skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Stir in cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens.
  8. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to combine with the vegetables and sauce.
  9. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve this skillet meal on its own, or with a side of rice or quinoa for a more substantial meal.

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