Description
Succulent garlic butter shrimp and broccoli skillet delivers restaurant-quality comfort on your dinner plate. Creamy, herbed sauce complements tender seafood and crisp vegetables, inviting home cooks to savor each delicious Mediterranean-inspired bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, black pepper, and smoky paprika, ensuring even coverage of the delicate seafood.
- Broccoli Sauté: Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet, add broccoli florets with a light salt sprinkle. Cook until vibrant green and slightly tender, about 4-5 minutes, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Shrimp Cooking: In the same skillet, add olive oil and butter, then introduce seasoned shrimp. Cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and translucent, then remove and set aside.
- Garlic Infusion: Reduce heat to medium-low, melt remaining butter, and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Allow aromatics to bloom for approximately 60 seconds, releasing their intense flavor profile.
- Final Combination: Return shrimp and broccoli to the skillet, gently toss with the aromatic garlic butter sauce. Brighten the dish with a fresh lemon juice squeeze, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated and heated through.
- Serving: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately, accompanied by your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Dry Shrimp Perfectly: Remove excess moisture with paper towels to ensure crispy, golden-brown edges and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Control Heat Levels: Maintain medium heat for broccoli and shrimp to prevent burning and preserve vibrant colors and delicate textures.
- Maximize Flavor Layering: Use the same skillet for each ingredient to build deeper, more complex taste profiles by capturing residual cooking oils and browned bits.
- Quick Cooking Strategy: Cook shrimp just until pink and translucent to prevent rubbery texture, which typically takes 2-3 minutes per side depending on size.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg