Description
Healthy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli is a delightful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe features succulent shrimp paired with vibrant broccoli, all enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce that is both flavorful and nutritious. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that combines health and taste effortlessly. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is versatile enough to complement any side. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner or a gourmet touch to your cooking repertoire, this recipe will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs medium raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 1/2 lbs broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add broccoli florets, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until crisp-tender (about 4–6 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until pink.
- Stir in minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, and onion powder. Flip shrimp to cook on the other side for another minute.
- Pour in vegetable stock and your choice of hot sauce; simmer briefly while stirring to combine flavors.
- Return the sautéed broccoli to the skillet, drizzle lemon juice over both shrimp and broccoli, and cook together for an additional 1–2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 220mg