This Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli is your new weeknight hero – ready in 15 minutes flat with just one pan! Juicy shrimp, crisp-tender broccoli, and a glossy garlic butter sauce come together for a healthy, restaurant-worthy meal that’s faster than takeout. Perfect for busy nights when you need dinner on the table FAST.
Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Literally 15 minutes from fridge to table
✔️ One pan = minimal cleanup
✔️ High-protein & low-carb (keto-friendly!)
✔️ Endlessly customizable – add rice, pasta, or zucchini noodles
🛒 Ingredients
Main Components:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Sauce:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Finishing Touches:
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Fresh parsley, chopped
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep (2 mins)
- Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels (key for searing!).
- Season shrimp lightly with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Cook Broccoli (5 mins)
- Heat 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil in large skillet over medium-high.
- Add broccoli; cook 4-5 mins untouched to get char, then stir and cook 1 more minute. Remove to plate.
3️⃣ Sear Shrimp (3 mins)
- In same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add shrimp in single layer.
- Cook 1.5 mins per side until pink and curled. Remove to plate.
4️⃣ Make Sauce (2 mins)
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt remaining 1 tbsp butter.
- Add garlic, paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook 30 secs until fragrant.
5️⃣ Combine & Serve (1 min)
- Return shrimp and broccoli to pan; toss with sauce.
- Off heat, stir in lemon juice. Top with Parmesan and parsley.
🌟 Pro Tips
✅ Shrimp hack: Buy pre-peeled to save 5 mins
✅ Extra veggies? Add sliced bell peppers with the broccoli
✅ No Parmesan? Nutritional yeast works great
