Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring succulent shrimp and vibrant broccoli sautéed in garlic butter, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1.5 lbs broccoli, rinsed and cut into florets
- 3 tablespoons butter (2 for shrimp, 1 for broccoli)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (your choice)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add the broccoli, season it with salt and pepper to taste, and sauté until it’s crisp-tender, about 4–6 minutes. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 1-2 minutes on one side.
- Next, stir in the minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
- Flip the shrimp to cook on the other side for another minute.
- Pour in 1/4 cup of vegetable stock and a bit of hot sauce, letting the sauce reduce for about 1 minute without overcooking the shrimp.
- Move the shrimp to one side of the pan and return the broccoli, stirring it into the sauce.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the shrimp and broccoli and cook for another 1-2 minutes to reheat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, lemon slices, and red pepper flakes if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
Consider using fresh herbs like dill or basil for garnish. Adjust hot sauce to your spice preference. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
