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An easy shrimp skillet meal cooked with vegetables in a single pan.

Vibrant Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Skillet

This vibrant lemon-garlic shrimp skillet is a quick and easy weeknight meal, bursting with fresh flavors. Succulent shrimp are seared and then combined with colorful vegetables in a zesty lemon-garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic
  • 1 large bell pepper any color
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2-3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 lemon
Seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large skillet
  • grater

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thaw, peel, and devein the shrimp, then pat them dry.
  2. Slice the bell pepper and onion, mince the garlic, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Cooking
  1. In a medium bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, paprika, salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, then set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside, then reduce the heat to medium and add another tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet.
  4. Sauté the bell pepper and onion for 5-7 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 3-5 minutes, gently pressing them to burst and release their juices.
  6. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  7. Return the seared shrimp to the skillet, toss everything gently, then squeeze in lemon juice and grate a little lemon zest.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes. Serve this skillet over rice, quinoa, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious pan juices.