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Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet

By: Olivia Updated: 1/20/23
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This ultra-easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet recipe is loaded with veggies, flavourful spices, and shrimp. It’s a low-carb, whole30, gluten-free, and paleo one-pan meal that is ready in less than 30 minutes and perfect to take to work for lunch. 

Believe me, this Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet is definitely one of the easiest and quickest recipes I know. It’s a delicious stir fry seafood dish and all you have to do is chop the onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and asparagus, then you are ready to go.

A skillet of shrimp and vegetables.

Of course, this shrimp and vegetable dish will be easier to make if you buy shrimp that is already peeled and deveined. Cook the shrimp, cook the veggies, and you are ready to serve over cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower.

Seriously, there is nothing else to do. Easy meal! Want another veggie-packed meal? Try my Easy Roasted Vegetables Recipe, Sheet Pan Chicken With Vegetables, and Easy Vegetable Frittata.

How To Make Shrimp And Vegetable Skillet

Ingredients

  • Seasoning — I use onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. You can also use red pepper flakes, cajun seasoning and even a little bit of soy sauce.
  • Shrimp (large or jumbo shrimp) — For ease and to save time, you can purchase raw, peeled, and deveined shrimp. Try to use larger shrimp instead of small shrimp to avoid them being overcooked.
  • Olive oil — You can also use any oil of your choice such as avocado oil.
  • Bell peppers — You can use whatever bell pepper you prefer but I recommend red peppers or orange as they are sweeter than green bell peppers.
  • Onion — I use white onion but you can use yellow onion or sweet onion.
  • Chicken stock or broth – If you need to monitor your intake of salt, use low sodium stock.
  • Asparagus — When buying asparagus, make sure they’re firm and not droopy. The spears at the tip should also be tight. Avoid any that look wilting or dry.
  • Zucchini — I like to use smaller zucchinis as they are not as watery. You can use zucchini noodles if you prefer.
  • Parsley — I love a sprinkling of fresh herbs. You can also use cilantro.
  • Cauliflower rice — To keep this recipe low carb, I make my cauliflower rice to serve with my shrimp and vegetable skillet.

Optional: if you like Asian flavors, feel free to add some fresh ginger to this dish.

Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp

  • In a small bowl, add the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix together to combine.
  • In a large bowl, add the shrimp and the spice mixture. Mix everything well to combine.

Cook the Shrimp

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  • In a cast iron skillet, add the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp, and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until they are cooked through. Set aside on a plate.

Cook the Vegetables

  • In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, white onions, and red bell peppers. Cook the vegetables for about 4 minutes. Stir occasionally.
overhead view of a cast iron skillet with veggies inside of it.
  • Add the chicken broth and asparagus. Put the lid on the skillet, and cook for only 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the zucchini, put the lid back on, and cook for 3 minutes more.
overhead view of veggies inside of a cast iron skillet

Put It All Together

  • Return the shrimp back to the cast iron skillet. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute to warm them.
overhead view of veggies in a skillet
  • Garnish with parsley before serving.
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Is Shrimp Healthy?

Shrimp contains lots of lean healthy protein and very little fat and calories. It’s a great source of selenium and vitamin D as well. It’s also packed with a variety of B vitamins. It’s low in calories as well! Plus, this recipe is filled with vegetables, making it even more healthy.

Do I Use Fresh or Frozen Shrimp?

Both fresh and frozen shrimp is a great source of protein. I prefer using wild-caught shrimp also has a cleaner, bolder shrimp flavour than farmed shrimp.

You can use any variety of shrimp you have on hand but I prefer getting shrimp that has been pre-peeled and deveined to save time on prepping. You can also get shrimp with the tail removed.

How Do I Thaw Shrimp?

You can thaw frozen shrimp in the fridge overnight.

You can also quickly thaw frozen shrimp by placing them into a bowl or colander in the sink. Then run cold water over it for 5 to 10 minutes, giving it a shake every so often so the water can reach all of the shrimp.

After the shrimp has thawed, be sure to pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel or the shrimp will steam instead of sear on your cast iron.

Recipe Tips

  • The vegetables used do not require peeling, so make sure to give everything a good cleaning and pat dry before using.
  • If needed, sear everything in batches as you don’t want to overcrowd the skillet. It will lead to everything steaming instead of searing.
  • More vegetables you can add or swap are: broccoli, spinach, kale, collard greens, mushrooms, green beans, snow peas and snap peas.

Why I love my cast iron skillet:

A cast iron skillet is definitely my favourite pan to cook in because it’s very versatile. You can make almost everything in it. It’s definitely the correct tool for searing, sautéing, simmering, braising, baking, roasting, and frying, like my Asparagus Sweet Potato Chicken Skillet and Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet Recipe and if you get the cast iron grill, you can even grill on it like my Grilled Chicken Avocado Salad.

Also, cast iron can be used on various heat sources including gas, electric, induction, ceramic glass-top stoves, and in ovens. Or, you can even use it on the grill or outdoor fire and coals for camp cooking.

On top of that, cast iron skillets have this superior heat retention that helps foods cook evenly. I have two cast iron skillets that I bought on Amazon. One is from Le Creuset (more expensive), and the other one is from Lodge, which has a lower price. Both are great! Here are 50 Healthy Cast Iron Skillet Recipes and 15 Healthy Skillet Dinner Recipes that will help you get a ton of uses out of your cast iron!

How do I Store and Reheat This Shrimp And Vegetable

  • Leftovers — Transfer leftover shrimp and vegetables to an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezer — I don’t recommend freezing this recipe as the zucchini texture may change.
  • Reheating —  You can reheat leftover shrimp and vegetables in the microwave. You can also reheat the leftovers in a skillet on the stovetop.

More Shrimp And Vegetable Skillet recipes to try:

  1. Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Skillet: Make this recipe when you have no time to cook but want something delicious. It takes literally a few minutes to be ready.
  2. Sweet Potato, Kale and Shrimp Skillet: Requiring only 4 ingredients, this recipe is whole30, gluten-free, paleo, and super-easy to make!
  3. Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet: My family’s shrimp skillet recipe is super-flavourful and easy-to-make.
  4. Shrimp, Bell Pepper and Onions Skillet: This is a delicious, low-carb, and gluten-free meal that’s super quick to make and is loaded with flavour.

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Overhead view of a cast iron with shrimp, bell peppers, zucchini, and asparagus.

More Skillet Dinners To Try

Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet

Skillet Chicken Fajitas Recipe

Garlic Herb Lamb Chops Recipe

Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Garlic Butter Steak Bites

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A white cast iron with shrimp and vegetables inside.
3.93 from 56 votes

Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet Recipe

This ultra-easy Shrimp and Vegetable Skillet recipe is loaded with veggies, flavourful spices, and shrimp. It’s a low-carb, whole30, gluten-free, and paleo one-pan meal that is ready in less than 30 minutes and perfect to take to work for lunch. 
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peel and deveined with tail on
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 1 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup white onions chopped
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup asparagus the spears should be cut at a diagonal in 2-3-inch pieces
  • 1 cup zucchini diced
  • freshly chopped parsley for garnishing
  • 1 recipe cauliflower rice for meal prepping
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Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix together to combine.
  • In a large bowl, add the shrimp and the spice mixture. Mix everything well to combine.
  • In a cast iron skillet, add the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the shrimp, and cook for about 1-2 minutes per side or until they are pink and cooked through. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, white onions, and red bell peppers.
  • Cook about 4 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add the chicken broth and asparagus. Put the lid on the skillet, and cook for only 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the zucchini, put the lid back on, and cook for 3 minutes more.
  • Return the shrimp to the skillet.
  • Cook for 30 seconds or 1 minute to warm them.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • MEAL PREPPING: Place an even amount of cauliflower rice into 4 different glass containers. Divide the shrimp vegetable skillet recipe into 4 portions. Cover with the lid, and place in the fridge for up 4 days. Heat in the microwave for about 2 minutes.

Tips

  • Serve this recipe over cauliflower rice or mashed cauliflower, or if you aren’t on a low-carb diet, serve it with traditional rice or mashed potatoes.
  • Make sure to wash all the vegetables before using them.
  • Cook in batches if your skillet is small.
  • To store: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat: You can microwave leftovers or reheat on the stovetop.

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/4 Calories: 195kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 11g (4%) Protein: 18g (36%) Fat: 8g (12%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 166mg (55%) Sodium: 651mg (28%) Potassium: 161mg (5%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 6g (7%) Calcium: 80mg (8%) Iron: 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.

© Author: Olivia Ribas

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  1. Paul says

    Posted on 10/2/18 at 9:59 am

    Love this recipe so much!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      Posted on 10/2/18 at 10:00 am

      It’s a delicious recipe 😉

      Reply
  2. GUADALUPE HERNANDEZ says

    Posted on 10/31/18 at 10:31 am

    Just made it last night for my family to step out of our comfort zone and they loved it. Just replace the bell peppers with one serrano pepper and instead of the chicken broth just used the little juices from the shrimp. Paired with homemade mashed potatoes and rice.

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      Posted on 11/5/18 at 9:30 pm

      Mm sounds delicious!

      Reply
  3. Christina says

    Posted on 11/6/18 at 6:24 pm

    I had this with chicken thighs, and omitted all the veggies. I only used broccili as I’m keto. I also omitted the chicken broth and instead sauteed garlic and a little bit of onion in some butter instead of olive oil. It was super filling and delicious and I’ll 100% be making it over and over again as well as adding it to my list of go-to recipes! Thanks for sharing Olivia!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      Posted on 11/9/18 at 8:53 pm

      You’re very welcome 😉

      Reply
  4. healthy shrimp recipes says

    Posted on 11/29/18 at 9:12 am

    Any shrimp lover would love these! Gorgeous pics as always!

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      Posted on 12/3/18 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you 😉

      Reply
  5. Maria Vilma Ribas says

    Posted on 12/14/18 at 8:39 pm

    Quero fazer esta

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      Posted on 12/15/18 at 6:34 am

      Vc vai gostar 😉

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    Posted on 5/21/19 at 6:27 am

    Is there no protein in this dish?

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      Posted on 5/24/19 at 1:00 pm

      It has 16g of protein. Just updated it on the recipe box.

      Reply
  7. Frances says

    Posted on 4/15/20 at 4:46 pm

    Had all these veggies and some shrimp so this recipe jumped out to me. I did it on a sheet pan with veggies roasting first tossed with misto spray and 1/2 seasonings, and then added shrimp and spices and roasted 8 more minutes. Added a few chopped olives and my husband added grated Parmesan. Very good. . My husband said it was a favorite for him. Thank you. Easy and versatile recipe as can see, skillet or even sheet pan. (425 degrees)

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      Posted on 4/22/20 at 7:31 pm

      You’re very welcome! Happy you liked it!

      Reply
  8. Joanne says

    Posted on 6/30/20 at 2:23 pm

    how much salt and pepper?

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      Posted on 7/21/20 at 9:07 pm

      Salt and pepper to taste. Whatever you feel is good for you.

      Reply
  9. Heather West says

    Posted on 8/18/21 at 5:49 am

    I made this tonight and it was perfect thank you primaverakitchen 

    Reply
    • Olivia says

      Posted on 8/19/21 at 1:40 pm

      You’re very welcome!

      Reply
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