Description
Chili Garlic Shrimp with Rainbow Peppers is a vibrant, quick-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp and colorful peppers in a bold garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups rainbow bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Slice the rainbow bell peppers into bite-sized strips. Mince the garlic until fragrant.
- Heat Things Up: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering.
- Sauté the Shrimp: Add shrimp in an even layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Toss in the Veggies: Add sliced bell peppers and minced garlic to the skillet. Stir for another minute or two until peppers soften but remain crunchy.
- Mix Up Your Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili paste, and lime juice. Pour over the shrimp and peppers; stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve It Up: Transfer to serving plates or serve family-style from the skillet. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in lime juice and garlic for 15 minutes before cooking. Customize by adding more vegetables like zucchini or snap peas. Enjoy over rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.