Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli brings sizzling seafood and crisp green goodness together in one quick skillet dinner that sparks serious flavor magic for your weeknight meal. Grab fresh shrimp, tender broccoli, and buttery garlic sauce to whip up this simple yet satisfying plate that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it becomes smooth and slightly foamy.
- Sprinkle 4 minced garlic cloves into the melted butter, stirring constantly for exactly 60 seconds to release their aromatic flavors without burning.
- Carefully slide 1 pound of peeled and deveined shrimp into the skillet, spreading them in a single layer so each piece cooks evenly at medium heat.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until they turn completely pink and curl slightly.
- Add 2 cups of broccoli florets to the skillet, tossing them gently with the shrimp and garlic butter for 2 minutes until they become bright green and tender-crisp.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the shrimp and broccoli, stirring to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice across the skillet, giving the dish a bright, tangy finish that complements the rich garlic butter.
- Transfer the garlic butter shrimp and broccoli immediately to a serving plate, ensuring you capture all the delicious pan juices.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this quick dish.
- Make sure broccoli is cut into similar-sized florets so they cook evenly and quickly.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat that complements the garlic and seafood.
- Check shrimp for doneness by looking for a bright pink color and slightly curled shape, which indicates they’re perfectly cooked.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg