Here’s a quick, flavorful recipe for Garlic Shrimp and Vegetable Sauté — healthy, colorful, and ready in under 30 minutes!
🍤 Garlic Shrimp and Vegetable Sauté
🧾 Ingredients:
For the Shrimp:
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1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3–4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Vegetables (choose your mix, about 4 cups total):
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1 bell pepper, sliced
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1 zucchini, sliced
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 cup snap peas or green beans
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½ red onion, sliced
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1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing veggies)
Optional Add-Ins:
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Juice of ½ lemon
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2 tsp soy sauce or balsamic vinegar
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Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or cilantro)
🔪 Instructions:
1. Prep the Shrimp
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Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
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Set aside while prepping vegetables.
2. Sauté the Vegetables
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add harder vegetables first (like broccoli and carrots), sauté for 3–4 minutes.
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Add remaining veggies and cook for another 3–4 minutes until just tender.
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Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Cook the Shrimp
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In the same skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add shrimp and sauté 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
4. Combine and Finish
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Return vegetables to the skillet with shrimp.
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Toss together and cook 1–2 more minutes to heat through.
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Add a splash of lemon juice or soy sauce if desired.
5. Serve
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Great over rice, quinoa, pasta, or on its own for a low-carb option.
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