Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful dinner with this One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli recipe. Succulent shrimp, tender broccoli, and a garlicky lemon sauce come together in a single skillet for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Broccoli:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
Other:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Cooked rice or pasta for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Broccoli: In a large skillet, sauté broccoli in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until slightly tender. Steam for 2–3 minutes, then set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: In the same pan, cook shrimp, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Combine Ingredients: Return broccoli to the pan, add lemon juice and broth. Cook until heated through. Stir in butter and parsley.
- Serve: Serve immediately, over rice or pasta if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add white wine or Parmesan.
- Use frozen broccoli if needed, thaw and drain before cooking.
