Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli cooked in a skillet, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs (700g) medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 1/2 lbs (700g) broccoli (1 1/2 crown), rinsed and cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or any hot sauce you like)
- Crushed chili pepper flakes, optional
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- To prepare the garlic butter shrimp recipe with broccoli: Place a large non-stick skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the broccoli and season to taste. Saute the broccoli until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Remove sautéed broccoli from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and add shrimp. Season with salt and pepper, sauté shrimp 1-2 minutes on one side.
- Add the minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, and onion powder to the shrimp. Stir to combine and flip the shrimp to cook on the opposite side. Cook shrimp for 1 minute then add 1/4 cup vegetable stock and Sriracha. Allow the sauce to reduce for 1 minute, making sure not to overcook the shrimp.
- Push the grilled shrimp on the side and add broccoli florets back to the pan. Stir broccoli to coat it into the sauce and squeeze half of a lemon over the top of the grilled shrimp and broccoli. Reheat for 1-2 minutes. Remove grilled shrimp and broccoli from heat, garnish with parsley, lemon slices, and red crushed chili pepper if you like. Serve your garlic butter shrimp with broccoli immediately, enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp, but ensure they are fully thawed if using frozen.
- Adjust the level of Sriracha based on your heat preference.
- This dish can be served over rice or pasta for a fuller meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Broccoli Skillet, Quick Dinner