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Easy One-Pan St Patrick’s Day Shrimp Recipe with Garlic Butter Veggies

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A quick and festive one-pan shrimp dish with garlic butter veggies, perfect for St Patrick’s Day or any busy night. This recipe features tender shrimp and crisp green veggies in a buttery, garlicky sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Grated Parmesan (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside to marinate briefly while you prep the veggies (about 5 minutes).
  2. Mince the garlic cloves finely. Trim the sugar snap peas and cut broccoli into small, bite-sized florets.
  3. Heat your skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt slowly, swirling the pan to coat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown or burn it.
  4. Add broccoli and sugar snap peas to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until veggies are bright green but still crisp-tender. Reduce heat if they start to brown.
  5. Push the veggies to the pan’s edges, creating space in the center. Place the shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes on one side until pink and just starting to curl.
  6. Turn the shrimp over and cook another 1-2 minutes until fully opaque. Stir the shrimp and veggies together gently to combine all flavors.
  7. Toss in the baby spinach leaves and drizzle fresh lemon juice over everything. Stir until spinach wilts, about 1 minute.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top just before serving.

Notes

If garlic browns too fast, lower heat and add a splash of water or lemon juice. Do not overcrowd the pan with shrimp; cook in batches if needed. Use room temperature shrimp for even cooking. Thaw frozen shrimp completely and pat dry to avoid watery sauce. Butter can be swapped with plant-based alternatives for dairy-free version. Optional additions include red pepper flakes for heat and grated Parmesan for extra flavor.

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Keywords: shrimp recipe, one-pan meal, St Patrick’s Day, garlic butter veggies, quick dinner, easy shrimp, gluten-free, dairy-free option

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