Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe with Bell Peppers

Mediterranean Shrimp Recipe with Bell Peppers

from themediterraneandish.com
25 min

Easy shrimp recipe, coated in Mediterranean spices and skillet-cooked in a light white wine and olive oil sauce with shallots, bell peppers and tomatoes. Ready in 25 minutes or less!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb large shrimp (or prawns, peeled and deveined (if frozen, be sure to thaw first))
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 to 2 tsp smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter (I prefer to use ghee clarified butter)
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 shallots, (thinly sliced)
  • 4 garlic cloves, (chopped)
  • 1/2 green bell pepper and 1/2 yellow bell pepper, (cored and sliced)
  • 1 cup canned diced tomato
  • 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley leaves

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat the shrimp dry and place it in a large bowl. Add the flour, smoked paprika, salt and pepper,  coriander, cayenne, and sugar. Toss until the shrimp is well-coated.

  2. 2

    In a large cast iron skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, until fragrant (be sure not to burn the garlic.) Add the bell peppers and cook another 4 minutes or so, tossing occasionally.

  3. 3

    Now add the shrimp. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the diced tomatoes, broth, white wine and lemon juice. Cook for a couple more minutes or until the shrimp turns bright orange. 

  4. 4

    Finally, stir in the chopped fresh parsley and serve!