If you love big flavor with simple cooking, this peppered shrimp recipe has you covered. Tender shrimp get sautéed with colorful peppers, onions, and a mix of seasonings that bring heat and aroma to every bite. It’s a quick meal that’s great served over rice or pasta, perfect for both weeknight dinners and casual gatherings. With basic ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be enjoying bold, satisfying seafood without stress.
Ingredients
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1/4 pound unsalted butter (1 cube), divided
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1/4 cup green onion, finely diced
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1/4 cup red onion, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons red pepper, seeded, deveined and chopped
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2 tablespoons green pepper, seeded, deveined and chopped
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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3/4 pound medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/3 pound sliced fresh mushrooms (7 to 10 mushrooms)
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6 tablespoons chicken broth, divided
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley
To Prepare
Step 1: In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt half of the butter.
Step 2: Add onions, garlic, peppers and seasonings and saute until ingredients soften, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in shrimp and cook 1 minute or until shrimp turn pink on both sides.
Step 4: Add mushrooms and 1/4 cup of broth to shrimp and stir.
Step 5: Add remaining butter, parsley and remaining broth.
Step 6: Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Serve immediately over pasta or rice.
SERVES: 4
Whether you’re feeding family or inviting friends over, this peppered shrimp recipe brings bold flavor with minimal effort. The mix of juicy shrimp and seasoned peppers makes every bite exciting. Give it a try soon — it might just become your go-to quick dinner!
