Description
Garlic butter shrimp sausage and broccoli sizzles with simple, hearty flavors that make dinner feel like a quick culinary adventure. Toss everything in one pan and watch your family devour this tasty, protein-packed meal in minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces sausage, sliced
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Seasonings and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by peeling and deveining 1 pound of shrimp, keeping tails on if you prefer. Slice 8 ounces of sausage and chop 2 cups of broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Cook sausage slices for 5-7 minutes until they develop a crispy, golden-brown exterior. Transfer sausage to a separate plate.
- Add another tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté broccoli florets for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they reach a tender-crisp texture. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove broccoli from skillet.
- Place shrimp in the skillet, spreading them in a single layer. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side at medium heat until shrimp turn completely pink and opaque.
- Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat (325°F). Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Combine sausage, broccoli, and shrimp back in the skillet. Pour garlic butter sauce over everything, gently tossing to ensure each ingredient gets evenly coated.
- Plate the dish immediately. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges for an optional bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are fresh and deveined completely to prevent any gritty texture in your dish.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before cooking to help them brown nicely and prevent steaming.
- Cut broccoli into similar-sized florets so they cook evenly and maintain a consistent tender-crisp texture.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet to get a good sear on the sausage and prevent burning the garlic butter sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg