Craving a delicious, low-carb meal that's ready in under 20 minutes? This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet is your perfect solution! Packed with flavor, this easy one-pan dish combines juicy shrimp, tender broccoli, and a zesty garlic butter sauce.
Keyword: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 20 minutesminutes
Servings: 2servings
Notes
Ingredients
8 oz raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 cup broccoli florets
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 lemon (sliced)
1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Cook the Broccoli:
Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the broccoli florets. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove the broccoli and set aside.
Cook the Shrimp:
In the same skillet, add the shrimp along with salt and paprika. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
Prepare the Butter Sauce:
To the same skillet, add the butter. Once melted, stir in the minced garlic, oregano, and red chili flakes. Cook for about 2 minutes until the garlic is golden and fragrant.
Combine the Shrimp and Broccoli:
Return the cooked broccoli and shrimp to the skillet, adding a few lemon slices. Let everything simmer together in the butter sauce for 2 more minutes.
Serve:
Serve the shrimp and broccoli warm, topped with the butter sauce and fresh cilantro.