Description
Healthy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli is a deliciously satisfying dish that brings together tender shrimp and vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a quick meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor or nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs medium raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 1/2 lbs broccoli (cut into florets)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with olive oil and one tablespoon of butter.
- Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until crisp-tender (4-6 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until they turn pink (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, paprika, and onion powder. Cook for another minute before adding vegetable stock and hot sauce; simmer briefly.
- Return broccoli to the skillet; drizzle lemon juice over both shrimp and broccoli. Heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg