Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe with Bell Peppers
Easy shrimp recipe, coated in Mediterranean spices and skillet-cooked in a light white wine and olive oil sauce with shallots, bell peppers and tomatoes. Ready in 25 minutes or less!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 lb large shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined (if frozen, be sure to thaw first)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 to 2 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp butter I prefer to use ghee clarified butter
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper and 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored and sliced
- 1 cup canned diced tomato
- 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp dry white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley leaves
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and place it in a large bowl. Add the flour, smoked paprika, salt and pepper, coriander, cayenne, and sugar. Toss until the shrimp is well-coated.
- In a large cast iron skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, until fragrant (be sure not to burn the garlic.) Add the bell peppers and cook another 4 minutes or so, tossing occasionally.
- Now add the shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes, broth, white wine and lemon juice. Cook for a couple more minutes or until the shrimp turns bright orange.
- Finally, stir in the chopped fresh parsley and serve!
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Notes
- Cook's Tip: Shrimp cook so very quickly, so don't take your eyes off the skillet. Shrimp are ready when their color turns from grey to orange with bright red tails. When you see that one side is starting to turn pink, you are so close. Use your wooden spoon to toss the shrimp quick so that it turns color on the other side. Remember your skillet is still hot even if you've turned the heat off. Shrimp will continue to cook a little bit longer.
- Serve with plain orzo, couscous or your favorite grain. Lebanese rice is a great option. Fro salads and starters: Baba Ganoush; Roasted Red Pepper Hummus; Balela Salad; 3-Ingredient Mediterranean Salad; Fresh Herbs and Tomato Salad
- Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including olive oils and spices used in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 284.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.9g | Protein: 30.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 357.6mg | Sodium: 1258.1mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Vitamin A: 155.1IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 247.7mg | Iron: 4.2mg
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