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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet Recipe

This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet is a quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp and crisp-tender broccoli coated in a savory garlic butter sauce. It’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner that’s both satisfying and delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 331.7 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Lemon squeezer
  • Lemon squeezer
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish
  • lbs broccoli rinsed and cut into florets
  • lbs medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Crushed chili pepper flakes, optional
  • ½ Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbs butter
  • ¼ cup vegetable stock
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 5 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • Salt and fresh cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Add the broccoli, season to taste, and sauté for 4-6 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and add the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side.
  • Add minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, and onion powder to the shrimp, stirring to combine.
  • Flip the shrimp to cook on the other side for 1 minute, then pour in 1/4 cup vegetable stock and Sriracha, letting the sauce reduce for 1 minute.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp.
  • Move the shrimp to the side and return the broccoli to the pan, stirring to coat it in the sauce.
  • Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the shrimp and broccoli, then heat for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, garnish with parsley, lemon slices, and red crushed chili pepper if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen shrimp for this dish, but be sure to thaw the shrimp thoroughly before cooking.
  • For extra spice, increase the amount of Sriracha or add red pepper flakes.