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Delicious Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli skillet dish, featuring plump shrimp and vibrant green broccoli.

Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli (Skillet)

A quick and easy skillet meal featuring shrimp and broccoli in a rich garlic butter sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp and Broccoli
  • 1 lb Shrimp Peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb Broccoli florets About 4 cups
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes Optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
  4. Push the shrimp and broccoli to one side of the skillet. Add butter to the empty side.
  5. Once the butter is melted, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Stir everything together to combine.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Serve immediately as is, or over rice or pasta.

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