Buy Now → Mediterranean Shrimp Skillet with Vegetables
A simple one pan dish with lots of protein, vegetables, herbs and spices you can make in 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Spices
- 12 ounces shrimp, about 10 jumbo, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
Vegetables
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cups zucchini, about 2 medium, halved length-wise, sliced into ½ moons
- 1 yellow or red pepper, cored and sliced into sticks
- Sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, cut into large chunks, or 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
- ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach, coarsely chopped
- 8-10 basil leaves, torn or chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Aleppo pepper for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together the spices.
- Put the peeled shrimp into a bowl, add half the spices and mix to coat evenly. Let sit in the refrigerator while you prepare the other ingredients. Have everything ready before you begin to cook.
- Heat 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil on medium high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Immediately remove the shrimp to a clean plate.
- In the same pan (leaving those tasty, flavorful juices behind), add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add zucchini and peppers. Sprinkle with sea salt. Sauté on medium low until lightly brown and almost tender, turning frequently, 5-8 minutes.
- Add garlic and remaining spices, stir for 20 seconds until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and olives. Sauté 2 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften, stir occasionally to cook evenly.
- Add spinach, stir until the spinach is wilted, 30 seconds.
- Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Toss gently for 30 seconds to warm through.
- Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finish with fresh basil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of aleppo pepper (if using), then serve immediately.