30-Minute Lemon-Basil Shrimp Summer Skillet

This bright one-skillet dinner captures peak summer flavor in half an hour so you can get back outside. Juicy shrimp, sweet corn, tender zucchini, and blistered cherry tomatoes come together with lemon, garlic, and fresh basil for a light yet satisfying meal that feels like a backyard celebration without the long cook time.

4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), sliced into 1/4-inch half-moons
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1 to 2 ears)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

  1. 1Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, and half of the lemon zest. Set aside.
  2. 2Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. 3Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side until just pink and opaque. Transfer to a plate.
  4. 4Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add the zucchini and corn and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes until the zucchini begins to soften and take on color.
  5. 5Stir in the cherry tomatoes and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes until the tomatoes blister and start to release their juices.
  6. 6Return the shrimp to the skillet along with the lemon juice, remaining lemon zest, basil, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss for 1 minute to heat through and coat everything in the pan juices.
  7. 7Remove from heat, taste, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with extra basil and serve right away.

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