Description
Sizzling rainbow shrimp medley brings colorful Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table, dancing with fresh garden vegetables. Crisp herbs and zesty lemon elevate this quick seafood delight, inviting you to savor each vibrant, perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 pound (454 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 pound (227 g) mixed colorful shrimp varieties
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 g) red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup (150 g) yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup (150 g) green bell pepper, chopped
- 0.5 cup (75 g) purple cabbage, shredded
- 0.5 cup (75 g) carrots, julienned
- 0.5 cup (75 g) zucchini, sliced
- 0.25 cup (40 g) purple onion, diced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 g) black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (8 g) fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers with a gentle ripple, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and quickly sauté for 30 seconds, releasing its aromatic essence without allowing it to brown.
- Introduce julienned carrots and zucchini, stir-frying for 2 minutes to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant colors.
- Incorporate chopped bell peppers and purple onion, continuing to sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Toss in shredded purple cabbage, cooking briefly to preserve its raw crunch and deep color, about 1 minute.
- Create an open space in the skillet by moving vegetables to the sides, creating a clear area for shrimp.
- Carefully place shrimp in a single layer in the cleared skillet area, ensuring maximum contact with the hot surface.
- Season shrimp with salt and black pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they transform to a soft pink and slightly curl.
- Gently combine shrimp with the vegetable medley, stirring to distribute heat and flavors evenly.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish, adding a bright and tangy dimension to the colorful mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley across the rainbow shrimp medley for a fresh, herbal finish.
- Immediately transfer the hot, aromatic dish to a serving platter, presenting the vibrant colors and textures.
Notes
- Choose a heavy-bottomed skillet or wok for even heat distribution and optimal vegetable searing.
- Keep vegetables crisp by maintaining high heat and avoiding overcrowding the pan during stir-frying.
- Use medium-sized shrimp for consistent cooking and balanced texture throughout the dish.
- Adjust cooking time for shrimp based on size to prevent rubbery, overcooked seafood.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg