Description
A fast, comforting skillet supper featuring garlic-butter shrimp tossed with crisp-tender broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Cooked rice or pasta, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the butter, melting until foamy.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30–60 seconds.
- Add the shrimp in a single layer, cooking for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Push the shrimp to one side and add the broccoli florets to the empty space in the skillet.
- Cook the broccoli for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until bright and tender-crisp.
- Mix the shrimp and broccoli, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture, toss to combine, and serve immediately over cooked rice or pasta.
Notes
For a lighter version, use 2 tablespoons butter + 1 tablespoon olive oil. For dairy-free, use olive oil or vegan butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American