Description
A quick and tasty dish of shrimp and broccoli in a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender and vibrant green; remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and the olive oil to the skillet.
- Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until starting to turn pink.
- Flip the shrimp, add lemon zest and juice, and cook for another 2 minutes until opaque.
- Add the broccoli back to the skillet and toss everything gently; cook for an additional minute.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes, then garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are dry before cooking. Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, broccoli, garlic butter, quick meals, healthy recipes