Description
Garlic butter shrimp and broccoli skillet delivers a quick, restaurant-worthy meal packed with bold flavors and simple ingredients. Sizzling shrimp and crisp broccoli combine in a silky butter sauce that draws you into a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins and Vegetables:
- 1 pound (1 lb) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Fats and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons (3 tbsp) butter
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) olive oil
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon (½ tsp) smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon (¼ tsp) red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Carefully pat the shrimp dry using paper towels, then generously season with salt, cracked black pepper, and a sprinkle of smoky paprika for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, introducing broccoli florets with a delicate salt dusting. Gently sauté the verdant vegetable, rotating periodically, until achieving a vibrant green color with slight tenderness, approximately 4-5 minutes. Transfer the perfectly cooked broccoli to a separate plate.
- Utilizing the same skillet, drizzle additional olive oil and melt a portion of butter, creating a golden cooking surface. Introduce seasoned shrimp, allowing them to dance across the pan for roughly 2 minutes per side until transforming into a beautiful pink hue and becoming translucent. Carefully extract the shrimp and reserve.
- Reduce the skillet’s temperature to a gentle medium-low, melting the remaining butter. Incorporate finely minced garlic and optional red pepper flakes, releasing their aromatic essence for approximately 60 seconds.
- Reunite the sautéed shrimp and broccoli within the fragrant skillet, gently coating each morsel with the luxurious garlic butter sauce. Brighten the dish with a fresh squeeze of zesty lemon juice, delicately stirring to harmonize the flavors.
- Present the skillet immediately, adorned with freshly chopped parsley, ready to be savored alongside your preferred accompaniments.
Notes
- Maximize shrimp flavor by thoroughly patting them dry before seasoning, ensuring a perfect sear and preventing soggy texture.
- Adjust cooking time for broccoli based on preferred tenderness; crisp-tender means slightly crunchy with a vibrant green color.
- Use high-quality butter and fresh garlic for an intense, rich flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Customize the recipe for different dietary needs by substituting shrimp with tofu or chicken, and using gluten-free alternatives if required.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg