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Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli

Enjoy this quick and flavorful Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
  • squeeze of lemon juice
  • 4-5 slices lemon

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes to the pan.
  4. Stir in the butter and allow it to melt.
  5. Add the broccoli florets and cook for an additional 5 minutes until broccoli is tender.
  6. Squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp and broccoli mixture.
  7. Serve with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Feel free to swap out broccoli for asparagus or bell peppers, and add soy sauce for a different flavor.

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