🍤🥦 Garlic Butter Shrimp with Mixed Vegetables 

🧾 Ingredients

For the Shrimp

• 300g (10 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Vegetables

• 1 zucchini (sliced)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 carrot (sliced thin)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning

For Garnish

• Fresh parsley (chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp

1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Step 2: Cook the Shrimp

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add shrimp and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly golden.
3. Remove and set aside (do not overcook).

Step 3: Sauté the Vegetables

1. In the same pan, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
2. Add carrots first (they take longer to cook), stir for 2 minutes.
3. Add zucchini and bell peppers.
4. Cook for another 3–4 minutes until tender but still crisp.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

1. Lower heat and add butter to the pan.
2. Stir in lemon juice, soy sauce, chili flakes, and herbs.
3. Mix well until the sauce becomes glossy.

Step 5: Combine Everything

1. Return shrimp to the pan.
2. Toss everything together until evenly coated with sauce.

Step 6: Serve

1. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
2. Serve immediately.

✨ Pro Tips

• Shrimp cooks very fast → remove early to keep it juicy.
• Don’t overcrowd the pan → better sear.
• Keep vegetables slightly crisp for better texture.
• Add a splash of white wine for extra depth if desired.

🥗 Final Result

Juicy garlic butter shrimp paired with colorful, crisp-tender vegetables — light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced between savory, fresh, and slightly zesty.