This Sweet Potato Green Beans Shrimp Skillet is super filling, and only one pot. The best part? It is done in less than 30 minutes. Enjoy!
I am back to share with you a one-skillet dinner recipe because I know we all loooove this type of meal, right? I am sure you will agree with me on this one. Quick and easy to prepare; done in less than 30 minutes and fewer dishes to do. Who doesn’t like that?
This Shrimp Skillet with Sweet Potato and Green Beans is inspired by the Shrimp Sweet Potato Kale Skillet I have on my blog, which is one of my most popular recipes of all time. Actually, I was going to cook this popular recipe again but I didn’t have kale in my fridge. I had lots of green beans that were about to go bad, though.
So before they went bad, I used them in this recipe. I also added lots of cheese because my husband always complains that I don’t add enough. He is right and I totally understand why he loves cheese on his dishes. The cheese is so delicious and flavorful. However, I try not to eat a lot of cheese because of all the fat. I guess, once in a while it is not a big deal. If you are trying to avoid dairy and eat fewer calories, you can totally omit the cheese.
This recipe is very filling because of the sweet potato and the green beans. It is also low in carbs since there isn’t any pasta or grains in it.
I always have shrimp on hand because it’s such a quick-cooking protein. If you want more recipes that are quick and easy, try this Shrimp Vegetable Skillet, Garlic Butter Shrimp Skillet Recipe, Super Fresh Shrimp Tomato Salad, and Garlic Shrimp and Veggies Meal Prep Bowls.
I am sure this Sweet Potato Green Beans Shrimp Skillet recipe will satisfy you and your family. It will be a big hit. Believe me 😉
More Shrimp Skillet recipes to try:
- Shrimp Vegetable Skillet
- Chimichurri Shrimp Broccoli Skillet
- Garlic Shrimp Asparagus Skillet
- Creamy Parmesan Shrimp Skillet
- Shrimp, Bell Pepper and Onions Skillet
- Sweet Potato, Kale and Shrimp Skillet
Sweet Potato Green Beans Shrimp Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup (271g) big uncooked shrimp
- 2 cups sweet potato diced
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups green beans chopped
- crushed red pepper to taste
- salt and fresh ground black pepper
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- fresh parsley to top chopped
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet, add the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the shrimps and cook them until they are pink. Set them aside.
- Using the same skillet, add sweet potato and vegetable broth. Cook until soft or about 10 15mins. In case you need, add a few more tablespoons of vegetable broth.
- Add green beans, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the sweet potato and green beans mixture. Stir well.
- Top the mixture with mozzarella cheese and put a lid on the skillet only for few minutes to melt the cheese.
- Top with fresh parsley.
Notes
- You can buy shrimp with tails removed, deveined, and peeled to save time.
- Try to use the largest skillet you have as it’ll help prevent the ingredients from overcrowding.
- You can use frozen shrimp for this shrimp skillet but you need to fully thaw them before using.
- To store: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: You can reheat this shrimp recipe in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This looks like my kind of dinner! I love all the healthy vegetables you have packed in here, and that you used shrimp, since it is so easy to defrost in a pinch. Looks delicious!!
Skillet recipes are the BEST! Love how quick and easy this delicious meal is ready – perfect for my lazy single girl nights 😀
I love easy and tasty dishes like this one. Nice job!
Dang this looks amazing Olivia!! Love the colors and flavors! Gorgeous photo as always!! 🙂
I’m going to try this but I would cook the sweet potatoes and beans first and add the shrimp just before adding the cheese. Shrimp cooks quickly and may get overcooked if it is done first.
Made this tonight for Mother’s Day dinner! Hubby was picking daughter up from college, so threw this together when they finally arrived! We all loved it! It was so delicious, and easy to make! Thank you so much for this fabulous recipe! Hope your first Mother’s Day was a happy one!
That’s amazing, Mary! It is wonderful to know that you and your family love it. Thanks for the wishes and the feedback. Yes, I had a lovely mother’s day 😉
This was DELICIOUS. I made this tonight with 1+1/4 Ib shrimp which emitted its own juices to mix with the veggie broth & had a great aroma. That cooked with the sweet potatoes & 1 Ib of green beans once the potatoes were tender, then seasoned with salt, pepper, & pepper flakes & topped it all with mozzarella as instructed. Turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!
Made this tonight and it was delicious. Can you provide the nutritional value breakdown for one serving? I am tracking calories and macronutrients.
We will add the calories soon. Thanks for asking 😉
Fast, easy and delicious.
Husband loved it so, we’ll make it one of our regular meals. Thank you 👍.
That’s amazing!! Happy to hear that 😉