Description
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp, fresh broccoli, and a garlic butter sauce that’s both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
- Add broccoli florets and butter to the skillet. Stir well to coat everything in the garlic butter mixture.
- Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice. Ensure shrimp is fresh for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 20g