Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli
A quick and delicious meal combining shrimp and broccoli in a rich garlic butter sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cups broccoli florets fresh
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them in cold water for 15-20 minutes and pat dry.
Rinse broccoli florets under cold water and chop into bite-sized pieces. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and broccoli florets. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp. Return shrimp to skillet, add lemon juice, and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
Calories: 250kcalProtein: 24gSodium: 400mg
Keyword broccoli, garlic butter, shrimp