Description
A quick and healthy meal featuring shrimp and broccoli sautéed in garlic butter, 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. Sauté the broccoli florets for about 4-5 minutes until just tender, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of butter and olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until they start to turn pink. Flip and add lemon zest and lemon juice, cooking for another 2 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add the broccoli back into the skillet, gently toss everything together, and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat, season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, do not overcook the shrimp and feel free to customize the vegetables used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg