The dish is a colorful and flavorful composition, with lightly charred shrimp arranged on a bed of sautéed vegetables, all dusted with a golden and smoky spice blend.

Grilled Shrimp with Spanish Vegetables

Name: Grilled Shrimp with Spanish Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: large shrimp, 1 lb peeled and deveined; red bell pepper, 1 sliced; yellow squash, 1 sliced; zucchini, 1 sliced; red onion, 1 sliced; garlic cloves, 2 minced; smoked paprika, 1 tbsp; saffron, 1/2 tsp; olive oil, 3 tbsp; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 12 minutes

Style Mediterranean

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: January 06, 2023

This Mediterranean-inspired Spanish recipe combines fresh seasonal vegetables with succulent grilled shrimp, all seasoned with smoked paprika and saffron. Perfect for a light but satisfying meal on a warm New York day!

Ingredients (for 4)

Large shrimp - 1 lb - peeled and deveined
Red bell pepper - 1 - sliced
Yellow squash - 1 - sliced
Zucchini - 1 - sliced
Red onion - 1 - sliced
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Smoked paprika - 1 tbsp
Saffron - 1/2 tsp
Olive oil - 3 tbsp
Salt - - to taste
Pepper - - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🍢

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Step 2 - 🥗🧄🥄

In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced veggies, minced garlic, smoked paprika, saffron, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Mix until evenly coated.
Step 3 - 🥦🌽🔥

Grill the veggies for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until charred and tender.
Step 4 - 🍤🍴🧂

While the veggies are grilling, toss the shrimp with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5 - 🍤🔥🍴

Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until opaque and slightly charred.
Step 6 - 🍽️🌿🍋

To serve, arrange the veggies on a platter and top with the grilled shrimp. Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges, if desired.

Additional

This dish can be further enhanced with a drizzle of lemon juice or a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro. To make it heartier, serve with couscous or rice on the side. Kids can help toss the veggies and seasoning together in the mixing bowl, or arrange the shrimp on the platter.