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
