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Cuban-Style Grilled Shrimp

Juicy grilled shrimp tossed in a smoky tomato-onion sauce with bell peppers, inspired by Cuban flavors. A quick, vibrant weeknight dinner.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
220
Protein
24g
Cuban-Style Grilled Shrimp
ComfortingWeeknightCubanGluten-FreeDairy-FreeShrimpJuicyTender

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, toss the 1 lb shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cumin. Let marinate while you prep the vegetables.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 1 sliced red onion and 1 sliced yellow bell pepper; cook until softened and lightly charred, about 5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 diced tomatoes; cook until tomatoes break down and mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Season with extra salt if needed.

  4. Step 4

    Push vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the shrimp in a single layer; cook without stirring until pink and opaque on the bottom, about 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Flip shrimp and cook until just cooked through, about 1-2 minutes more. Stir everything together to coat shrimp in the sauce.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onion if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

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