Shrimp Butternut Squash Skillet

This Shrimp Butternut Squash Skillet features tender seasoned shrimp pan-fried to crispy perfection and then sauteed with squash, mushrooms, peppers, and Gruyere cheese. It's a quick, flavorful, and satisfying one pan weeknight meal.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Easy Shrimp Recipes, Shrimp Butternut Squash Skillet, Shrimp Skillet, Skillet Meals

Servings: people

Author: Silvia Dunnirvine

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs shrimp peeled, deveined
4 cups butternut squash cubed small
1 red bell pepper chopped
8 oz shiitake mushrooms chopped
1 cup shredded gruyère cheese
4 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt, pepper
fresh cilantro
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, paprika and Italian seasoning. Feel free to add more if you like. You can sub Italian seasoning for oregano.
Heat oil in large skillet. Add the shrimp and cook on medium high for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden crust start to form. You can crisp up the shrimp to your liking or keep them on the softer side. When the shrimp is done cooking, transfer to a plate.
To the oiled skillet add in garlic, mushrooms and bell pepper. Sauté until veggies have softened (about 3-4 minutes)
Add in butternut squash and chicken broth. Lower the heat cover the skillet and cook until squash is tender (about 6-8 minutes). See notes
Add shrimp back in, top with cheese and cover again. Cook until cheese is all melted (2 minutes). Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.

Notes

Notes: squash should be cut into small cubes otherwise it will take longer to cook.

Italian seasoning can be substituted for oregano

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