This Shrimp and Vegetables Skillet is a quick and healthy recipe that comes together in less than 30 minutes. It’s loaded with flavorful juicy vegetables like zucchini, squash, bell peppers and large tender shrimp that makes this dish the perfect healthy weeknight meal.
You can make this shrimp and vegetable recipe spicy or non-spicy. It also stores well in containers for meal-prepping and it’s a super easy meal to make for busy weeknight dinners.
For more simple seafood recipes like this, check out my Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry, Skillet Salmon with Vegetables, and Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon. I assure you, you will love them.
Why You’ll love this Shrimp with Vegetables Recipe
- Versatile: The recipe is very versatile, as you can swap other veggies in and remove veggies that you don’t like. You can also swap shrimp with chicken, if you want to try another protein with it.
- Very Flavorful: The marinade for this recipe is very simple, yet so flavorful, leaving you wanting seconds.
- Nutritious and Simple: A healthy weeknight meal made with protein packed shrimp and nutrient rich veggies and together in less than 30 minutes.
Veggie Shrimp Ingredients
- Shrimp: You will need some raw large/ or jumbo sized shrimp if you can find some around you. Frozen or fresh works, make sure they are peeled and deveined shrimp, preferably with tails off, but you can easily remove the tails yourself.
- Mixed Vegetables: I used Zucchini, Squash, Bell peppers and purple onion. I feel like this combination easily cooks together evenly. You can always add other types of veggies that will cook around the same time as these.
- Spices: You will need just a few basic spices for this recipe. I like the combination of black pepper, salt, cumin powder, paprika, and chili seasoning (the normal chili dish seasoning, not chili as in hot chili powder).
- Garlic and Lime: You will need some fresh garlic and lime juice for the marinade. This boosts up the flavor like nothing else. Be sure to use fresh garlic, not canned or jarred garlic as well as fresh lime juice.
How to Make Shrimp and Vegetables
- Marinate the Shrimp: Pat dry the shrimp with paper towel and place in a bowl. Add in the marinade ingredients and mix well to coat the shrimp. Set aside.
- Prepare the veggies: Wash and dry the veggies. Cube/chop them and set aside.
- Cook the veggies: In a large non stick pan, sauté with veggies with olive oil until tender. set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: In the same skillet, sauté the shrimp with some olive oil over high heat until fully cooked. This about 6-8 minutes, flipping the shrimp pieces half way through or mixing them a couple of times while cooking.
- Finish up: Bring the veggies back into the skillet and cook together with the shrimp for a couple more minutes.
Tips to Make and Veggies
- Use frozen raw shrimp instead of frozen cooked shrimp. They have a less chewy texture.
- Use large or jumbo size shrimp if you can. They have the most flavor.
- Always use fresh vegetables not frozen for best results.
- You can leave the shrimp to marinate for up to 30 mins, but it’s not essential.
- Cut your veggies into similar sizes, so they cook evenly.
- Best veggie choices to add in: Broccoli, asparagus, mushroom, and sugar snap peas.
- Add some red pepper flakes to add a little zing to the dish.
Shrimps
Shrimp are underwater creatures packed with protein, antioxidants, minerals, and other essential nutrients. They’re one of the most popular types of seafood across the world. Shrimp are low-carb and low-calorie food sources
Health benefits of Shrimp
Shrimp have a great source of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. They are also high in protein and low in fat. Shrimp promotes eye health, lowers risk of heart disease, strengthens bones and improves brain healthy.
Shrimp Sizes
Shrimp comes in many different sizes. Many times when you shop for shrimp, you will notice the count per/lb. on the bag. The more shrimp count in the bag, the smaller the shrimp size will be. I mostly like using the large and jumbo size for my recipes.
Shrimp vs. Prawns
Prawns and shrimp are often confused. In fact, you may have even heard that prawns and shrimp are one and the same but they are not. Even though they’re closely related, the two have similarities and differences. Prawns are usually larger than shrimp. However they both taste the same and share the same nutritional value.
Raw Shrimp vs. Cooked Shrimp
Raw shrimp will need longer time to cook. Cooked shrimp will need very little time to cook. Some people don’t cook cooked shrimp at all and just use them in salads or as shrimp cocktails. I honestly don’t like eating cooked shrimp without cooking it some more. I also like to use raw shrimp because I feel like they come out juicer when cooked and less chewy.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, shrimp are not considered fish. They are considered shell fish. Fish are vertebrates with an internal skeleton. Shrimp are invertebrates with an exoskeleton or carapace.
Shrimp is packed with vitamins and minerals, including omega 3, 6 and vitamin D. It is also a great source of protein with a relatively small amount of fat and very low in calories.
Raw shrimp is a translucent gray. When the shrimp is cooked, it should be an opaque white with some pink and bright red accents. The shrimp will also curl into a tighter ‘C’ shape. Do not eat the shrimp if it is gray or translucent after cooking
No they are not. They have various differences in anatomy. Prawns are unable to bend their bodies sharply the way shrimp can. Their legs are also slightly different. Prawns have three pairs of claw-like legs, while shrimp have only one pair. Prawns also have longer legs than shrimp.
You can literally serve shrimp with almost anything you like. They are used in wraps, in rice pilafs/fried rice, salads, dips, sandwiches, pasta, you name it. If you care on a low carb diet, your best bet to serve shrimp is with salads and veggies.
This recipe is best eaten immediately because of the veggies but leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to two days. You can reheat in a skillet to rewarm. If you’re in a hurry, reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
More Delicious Shrimp Recipes
- Air Fryer Shrimp and Veggies
- Shrimp Lettuce Salad
- Shrimp Orzo Salad
- Grilled Shrimp Skewers
- Cilantro Lime Shrimp
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Shrimp and Vegetables Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. large shrimp raw, deveined and tail off
- 1 tbsp. olive oil light tasting
- Chopped parsley optional for garnishing
Marinade
- 3 tbsps. lime juice
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsps. fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. chili seasoning the actual beef chili seasoning not chili pepper
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsps. cumin
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 tbsp. olive oil light tasting
Veggies
- 1 small purple onion diced
- 1 large zucchini halved and sliced
- 1 large yellow squash halved and sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper cubed
- 1 tbsp. olive oil light tasting better
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towel and place into a bowl. Add in the marinade ingredients and mix well to coat the shrimp. Set aside.
- To prepare the veggies, wash and dry them well. Chop/cube them and set aside.
- In a large non stick skillet, add one tablespoon of olive oil and bring to medium/high heat. Sauté the veggies until they are tender and obtain a golden color. Remove and set aside in a bowl.
- In the same skillet, sauté the shrimp with 1 tbsp. of olive oil until they are fully cooked through. This takes about 6-8 minutes, flipping the shrimp pieces over half way through.
- Return the cooked veggies back into the skillet and sauté with the shrimp for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from head and serve. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if you like.
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Notes
- Use frozen raw shrimp instead of frozen cooked shrimp. They have a less chewy texture.
- Use large or jumbo size shrimp if you can. They have the most flavor.
- Always use fresh vegetables not frozen for best results.
- You can leave the shrimp to marinate for up to 30 mins, but it’s not essential.
- Cut your veggies into similar sizes, so they cook evenly.
- Best veggie choices to add in: Broccoli, asparagus, mushroom, and sugar snap peas.
- Add some red pepper flakes to add a little zing to the dish.
I was tired, hungry, and in need of a fast recipe for dinner. I found shrimp 🍤 on sale and had all the other ingredients on hand. I found a recipe for beef chili seasoning so I improvised. The smoked paprika gave it just the right kick! I added chopped Italian eggplant and diced fresh tomatoes. I added butter as a finish for umami. Nom Nom!!
It was absolutely delicious 😋!!! This will be on the regular rotation! (And trust me, I’m super picky!)
Glad you enjoyed it Marjie! It’s one of my favorites. I always wait for the EZ peel shrimp to go on sale to make it as their size is larger and you get them for a great deal. They are super easy to peel so I just get those and peel them! The eggplants sounds really good in there! I love eggplants.
This was delicious I just added one extra yellow squash to it and it was great!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the review.
Can you make this with scallops,love it with shrinp.
Yes sure.
Loved it!!! Will be a regular in my house
Thanks Corey! Glad you enjoyed it
Ok I have recently made 2 of your recipes that I absolutely loved. You are my #1 now😊
Very Good! Will mKr again. Thinking it would pair good over Orzo Rice
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was delicious! I served over rice. The prep time took a little longer than advertised but overall was worth it!
Glad you enjoyed it Beverly.
Simple, healthy, and most importantly, delicious. The cumin really gives this dish a full, hardy flavor. Worked well with the lemon juice I had on hand and I’m sure it’s even better with lime juice. Will definitely be coming back to this one.
Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe Alex! Thanks for the review.
Cooking this tonight all prepped ready to go
Hope you enjoyed it!
Quick, nutritious and fairly low cal with good protein.
Thank you Vicki for the review. Glad you enjoyed it!
My family enjoyed this, but it was way too salty. I think this was the fault of the “Homemade Chili Seasoning” recipe offered by one of your readers. It called for 2 1/2 tablespoons” of salt. I added 1 and a half tablespoons, but it was still too much. Next time I’ll just run out and get a chil iseasoning packet from the grocery store. That said, I will make this again.
Hey Linda!
yes the store bought ones are best to use. Just easy all together. Glad you enjoyed it.
Never add 1.5 Tblsp to.a dish. WAYYYY to much salt.
Hi Yeroc,
It’s 1 tsp of salt not 1.5 tbsps. Where was that?
Sorry I was replying to someone else post who actually did that! OMG that had to be terrible.
no worries!
I made this for the second time, adding broccoli and red pepper flakes with some Cajun seaaoning. It was delicious and definitely in rotation for dinner at my house! I would add a picture but can’t seem to find out how.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for leaving a review!
I was looking for a quick healthy shrimp recipe and came across this. I added some mushrooms and broccoli. Turned out sooo good. I would definitely make this again. So simple to make too.
Thanks so much for the review. Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe.
This recipe is easy to make and very delicious!
Hi Karen,
Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the review!
This turned out to be so delicious. I added some Jasmine rice and some red lobster biscuits and it made a delicious dinner.
Thanks so much for the review Natasha. Glad you enjoyed it.
Could I double the marinade?
Hi Jaja,
Are you wanting to double the marinade for the same amount of shrimp? or add more shrimp? Because if it’s for the same amount of shrimp, it may get too salty and have a very strong flavor. But if you are adding more shrimp in, then yes you can.
Hi,
I’m using frozen raw shrimp, do I thaw the shrimp before marinating them?
Thank you!
Hi Claire,
Always thaw the shrimp and pat them dry from the liquids before marinating them.
Absolutely delicious! The marinade is SO good! I used medium sized shrimp that was pre-cooked, but it was still yummy! I also put a little salt, pepper, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning on the veggies. It all turned out wonderful. Highly recommend this recipe!
Hi Sheridan!
Glad you enjoyed the recipe and thanks so much for the review.
Healthy and delicious! Can beat that combination! I opted for adding a few sliced mushrooms and some pepper flakes to add a bit of heat and loved the combination.
Glad you enjoyed it Suzan! Thanks for the review!
What is “actual beef chili seasoning” I must have 80 spices but nothing I’ve ever seen is called beef chili seasoning. What’s in it so I can mix it myself?
Thanks very much!
Susan
Hey!
It’s chili seasoning, the same chili seasoning mix you make beef chili with. Not chili powder.
This was delicious! The only thing I did differently was to use lemon pepper seasoning instead of chili seasoning, and it was amazing! I added double the veggies to bulk it up, but my family enjoyed it very much.
Hi Angela,
Happy to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for leaving a review.
For those who are like me an misunderstood the chili seasoning pack for chili seasoning; below is a recipe to sub for the chili packs which are the ingredients in the packets.
Ingredients
8 tablespoons chili powder.
2 1/2 tablespoons salt.
4 teaspoons cumin.
2 teaspoons celery seed.
1 teaspoon garlic powder.
1 teaspoon cayenne.
4 bay leaves.
1/2 teaspoon oregano, optional.
Hope this helps.
Thanks Dee!
Made this for dinner the other night…it was awesome!
Hi Jennifer,
Glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for leaving a review.
Son-in-law requested this for his birthday dinner I’ve made it before and he chose this for his special day. Love this recipe delicious
Hi Dora,
So glad to hear your family loves the recipe. Thanks for leaving a review.
Chili powder or crushed pepper flakes?
Hi Nathalie!
It’s neither. It’s chili seasoning, as in the one you make chili soup with.
Is that the same as Chili Powder?
It’s chili seasoning, the one you make chili soup with. They are pre-made, almost every store has them. Not chili powder, as in the hot chili powder.
Oh ok I see. I assume it’s a pre made seasoning like taco seasoning… Sorry never made chili before😂 Thank you!
Yes it is! You will find it right next to the taco seasoning. If you need help, feel free to email me and I will get to you asap.
Hi! This looks amazing! I don’t often cook shrimp so I have a couple of questions.
First, when the recipe refers to “chili seasoning,” is that referring to the chili powder/chili seasoning packet I might add to make a huge crockpot of ground beef chili?
Second, do I remove the shrimp from the marinade with a slotted spoon and sauté, or do I just pour the whole bowl of shrimp and marinade into the skillet to sauté?
Thank you so much for this recipe! I look forward to making it!
Hi Jeannie!
Sorry for the late reply. I have been on the go. It’s chili seasoning as in the one for the chili soup.
As for the second question, you add everything in. The sauce is mostly from the marinade and you want all those flavors going into the skillet.
Thank you so much for answering my question!
2 lbs of shrimp for 4 servings is correct?
Hi Rachel
Yes. It makes 4 large servings. It can be more for smaller servings.
Sounds simply and I have 2 packs of real shrimp that I’ve been wanting to cook but didn’t really have a recipe. So this recipe is very needed. Thank you and I will post a comment and pic when I cook it. Can’t wait…Thanks for sharing.
Hi Angelique!
Can’t wait to hear your feedback on the recipe.
I made this for dinner tonight and used Chili powder and it was fabulous over Basmati rice. We can’t wait to make this again!
Hi Bernadette,
Thanks so much for leaving a review. I am glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe.
Due to the being unsure of what she meant by “chili seasoning” it’s glad to know that chili powder works. That’s what I’m about to use also. Wish I had known she meant chili seasoning pack located by taco seasoning packs. 🤦🏻♀️
Hi Dee,
Sorry you didn’t catch that earlier. It’s mentioned in the notes and recipe card as well as the blog post. I am sure you will find it much yummier when you use that next time.
Can this be done with Chicken?? 2lbs or 900g of shrimp costs over $20
of corse! Just cube up the chicken to cook faster.
Easy, simple & absolutely delicious!
Thanks so much for the review Stacy! Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Super flavourful! Just tried it today and it was a hit! Thank you for the recipe.
Hi Yussra,
Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much for leaving a review.
Great recipe. Super easy.
Will totally recommend 👌
Hi Denise!
Glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks for leaving a review.
I made this with a lot of veggies…..trying to stay away from carbs. My husband loved it. I knew I would. I love veggies. I made extra so I could have some for lunch the next day. It’s easy and delicious. I love one pot/skillet meals.
Hi Janet,
So happy to hear you guys enjoyed the recipe. It’s a great one for a low carb diet. Thanks for the review.
Awesome recipe thank you
Hi Lupita!
Thanks so much for your review. Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe.
So tasty and healthy! Made it last week and again this week. Great for meal prep as well.
Hi Celena,
Glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
Very good probably gonna try it very soon
Hope you enjoy it!
By chili seasoning do you mean chili powder?
Hi Krissy,
No not chili powder. The chili seasoning you make chili with.
Fantastic restaurant quality dish that was literally so quick and easy to make!
Hi Tara,
Thanks so much for leaving a review. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
It seems very tasty, and wont believe today i start adding some other flavor after reading your article, and mom said, its delicious. Thanks to you & your recipe.
So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
It was easy and quick to enjoy in just minutes. I chose different veggies and spices and still taste great. I just can’t handle too many spices lol
Hi Mailli!
Glad you enjoyed the recipe and adjusted it to your liking.
This is DELICIOUS and super easy to make! I didn’t have a red pepper or purple onion so I substituted with green bell pepper and yellow onion and it came out just fine. Looking forward to trying it with the suggested items next! Thanks, Miriam!
The so much Mel for the review! I am glad you enjoyed the recipe 🙂
Great dish easy to prepare and healthy. Had shrimp but didn’t know how to use. You are a dish saver. Thanks
So glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much for leaving a review.
What is making the sodium content in this dish so high? I’d like to reduce that but it can’t be from just one tsp? Is it that chili seasoning? Thank you
Yes, the nutrition fact automatically calculates it with sodium, even if you use one without unfortunately. So it’s a bit less but I can’t control the number because it’s computer generated. Just adjust the salt to your liking. You can use less salt instead and get a chili seasoning without salt to reduce the sodium.
How much is 1 serving?
The whole meal is divided into 4 servings. So 1/4 of that. The nutritional facts are in the recipe card.
Can’t wait to try this on the first! Trying to transition to being a vegetarian and this is a great start!
Hi Jessica,
I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Delicious I added mushrooms too. Definitely would make again
Hi Nikki,
Thanks for leaving a review. Mushrooms sounds like an amazing addition. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.
This is an awesome and easy recipe. I used shredded carrots, yellow, green, and red bell peppers in addition to the squash. The marinade is wonderful. My SO loved it and said it’s a keeper. I’ll try it again and will add more veggies. Thanks Mima!
Hi Joan
Thank you so much for the review. Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
This meal is a new “go-to” in our house! It is so easy to prepare, but has excellent flavor. We eat it by itself for a low-carb option, but it’s also delicious with rice or quinoa! I recommend this meal to everyone I know!
Hi Amanda,
Thanks so much for your review. I am glad this recipe worked well for your family!
Perfect!!!! I had gastric bypass 34 days ago and this fits into what I am allowed to have perfectly and my boyfriend loves it.
Hi Angie,
So happy to hear you guys enjoyed the meal. Thanks for leaving a review!
Whats the measurement of one serving? 1 cup 1.5?
Hi Elissa,
It’s one serving. That meal is 4 servings. So you have 4 servings total. The facts are for 1 serving (per individual)
I was curious as well. What is a serving size? I know it makes 4 servings and the nutrition info is for one serving, but what is a serving? Is it one cup? More or less? Saw it said 1g? Thanks.
Hi Alisa,
It’s 1 serving. The recipe card sometimes fills in the grams automatically. The whole dish is 4 servings and the calorie count is for 1 serving.
Amazingly complex, beautiful flavors in this dish. Next time I make this I’ll use 1/2 the chili powder and half the ground black pepper. Too spicy for my husband (wimp). I diced my veggies. This was an amazing dish. I highly recommend!!🙌
Hi Sasha!
Glad you enjoyed it. You can definitely reduce the spices a bit to your husbands liking 😉 thanks so much for leaving a review.
Outstanding dish! Subbed extra zucchini for the yellow squash. Wasn’t as colorful but the taste was very good. Will definitely make this healthy dish again. Thank you!
Hi Ken!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for leaving a review. I really appreciate it.
Amazing flavor with this marinade. And an extra thanks for adding the calories. I know that can be give or take but wonderful healthy meal!!
Hi Katina!
Thank you for leaving a review. I really appreciate it. Happy you enjoyed the meal.
Love this dish! It’s very tasty and easy to make.
Trish,
Thank you you so much for leaving a review. I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the meal.
Wow!! So good and easy to make. Will definitely be making this again.
Hi Josie!
So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you so much for taking the time to write comment and leave a star view.
Flavourful, easy, and fast! I served with white rice. Great weekday meal for me and my family 🙂
Hi Danielle,
Thank you very much for leaving a review. Greatly appreciated. Happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
Do you suggest making your own chili seasoning or a packaged one
Hi Kelly
I use store bought to be honest. Whenever there are good alternatives I just buy them. I think the one I used was either the Tones or McCormicks brand. Tastes great.
Made this for my family they loved it. Great flavor and fast to make!
Hi Pearl!
Thanks so much for leaving a review. So happy to hear you and your family enjoyed it.
Do you pour the marinade into the skillet when you sauté the shrimp?
You marinate the shrimp first and then sauté with sone olive oil afterwards
Very tasty and easy to make.
Hi Nel,
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you so much for the review.
This recipe was wonderful. It was a huge hit with my family! Thank you for sharing!
Hi Sandy!
Thank you so much for the review. I am glad you guys enjoyed it.
This is really good. Will use curry instead of chili powder next time.
That sounds really yummy!
So easy and delicious! I’m making it again next week!
Hi Kelly!
Thank you so much for the review. I am glad you enjoyed the recipe!
This is far and beyond one of my favorite shrimp recipes! Light and healthy. I make it for myself and my husband and put it over a bed of brown rice for him and it is for sure filling enough. I use the recipe for the shrimp almost every time I make the shrimp now regardless of whether I’m making this exact recipe or not – only because it can go with everything!
Hi Nicki!
Thank you so much for your review. I am glad you are enjoying this recipe.
Fantastic recipe, thank you so much ! Will definitely adopt it ! My son of 4 told me “it smells too good !” 😉👍
All the best from France.
Hi Mai!
Thanks for your review. I am glad you and your family enjoyed it. Bienvenue sur mon blog a tout moment.
Excellent meal! Healthy and tasty too!
Hi Brenda!
Thank you so much for leaving a review and rating for the meal. I am glad you enjoyed it!
So flavorful! And so easy!!
Hi Larissa!
So glad you enjoyed the meal! If you have a moment please leave a star review in the comments below. ❤️
Do you marinate the shrimp while they’re still frozen?
Hi Valerie!
No, let it thaw first, dry it out well and then marinate
Hi there, if I’m trying to make it with low or no spice, would I just omit the chili powder? Thanks!!
Hi Jennifer,
You can use less spices or omit the chili powder, which is the chili seasoning spice, not spicy chili. Not sure if you are trying to avoid the spicy taste or just the spices You can always use herb based seasonings if you can’t use chili powder. Paprika also just gives color if you want to add a little bit of color to it.
I made this dish tonight and my family and I loved it. My son said mom don’t lose this recipe it was great. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Hi Faye,
Glad to hear your family loved the recipe! Thanks for sharing your feedback.
Omg I made this tonight with some white rice and it was absolutely amazing lol.!! Thank you!! 🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰 definitely will recommend whoever loves shrimp to make this lol.
Hi Ranna,
Thank you so much for the review! I am happy you enjoyed the meal!
This was so delicious it is one of those things you wish you could have everyday 😁
Hi Jackie!
Happy to hear you enjoyed the meal!
Five Stars! So good! This recipe will make an appearance a couple times a month at my house. Cooking for a child with soy, dairy, and gluten allergies is not easy, and this recipe makes the cut. THANK YOU.
Hi Amber,
Glad to hear this recipe worked well for your child. I appreciate the review. Thanks so much.
did you cook the rice with the veggies and stuff? or on it own?
You cook the rice on it’s own