Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet
Make this simple one-pan skillet meal featuring tender shrimp and crisp broccoli coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli turns bright green and is tender-crisp. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Do not overcook.
- Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat in the garlic butter sauce.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a low-carb meal, serve the skillet as is.
- Serve over cooked rice, quinoa, or pasta for a more substantial meal.
- To prevent rubbery shrimp, cook them quickly over medium-high heat until just done.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 250