Black Pepper Shrimp Skillet

 

This Black Pepper Shrimp Skillet is a bold and savory dish packed with juicy shrimp, vibrant peppers, and a rich buttery sauce with a kick of black pepper heat.

 Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Salt to taste

 Directions:

1. Heat vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add shrimp, season lightly with salt, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
5. Stir in black pepper, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice. Mix well.
6. Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
7. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until everything is glossy and well combined.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Serving: serves 4

Calories: 310

Net Carbs: 8g

Protein: 28g

Fat: 18g