Garlic Butter Shrimp with Veggies

A delightful and savory dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter, complemented by a medley of fresh vegetables. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!

NewPublished Mar 8, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time15 min
Total30 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Veggies served in a skillet.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • (4 tbsp) butter
  • (6 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1 cup) bell peppers, sliced
  • (1 cup) zucchini, sliced
  • (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • (1/2 tsp) salt
  • (1/2 tsp) black pepper
  • (1/2 tsp) paprika
  • (1/4 cups) fresh parsley, chopped
  • (1) lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add 6 cloves minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet, season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp paprika. Cook for 3-4 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.

  4. 4

    Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.

  5. 5

    In the same skillet, add 1 cup sliced bell peppers, 1 cup sliced zucchini, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

  6. 6

    Return the shrimp to the skillet, add 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and the juice of 1 lemon. Stir to combine and heat through for an additional 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

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