Description
A quick and exciting meal with succulent shrimp, vibrant broccoli, and a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or a delightful weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using), cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink.
- Add broccoli and a splash of water, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes until broccoli is tender yet crisp. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve warm directly from the skillet, optionally paired with rice, pasta, or a fresh salad. A splash of lemon juice enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg