Healthy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli
A vibrant dish featuring sautéed shrimp and broccoli in a buttery garlic sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Start by melting the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the melted butter for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the shrimp, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, for 1-2 minutes on one side before flipping and cooking until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes total).
- Add the broccoli and cover the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Finish by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
- Serve warm and enjoy with optional red pepper flakes on top.
Notes
Consider using tail-off shrimp for easier eating and prepare garlic and broccoli ahead to reduce cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 240mg
Keywords: shrimp, garlic butter, broccoli, healthy meals, quick recipes
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