Description
A one-pan wonder featuring juicy shrimp, crisp-tender broccoli, and a rich garlic butter sauce — ready in just 25 minutes. This low-carb, gluten-free, and Halal-friendly skillet dinner is fast, flexible, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Optional: Red pepper flakes or cayenne for heat
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté 3 cloves minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add broccoli florets and cook 5–6 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from skillet.
- Add shrimp to the same skillet and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and curled. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp olive oil. Once melted, stir in 4 cloves minced garlic, lemon zest, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Return shrimp and broccoli to skillet. Toss to coat everything in the garlic butter sauce. Simmer for 1–2 minutes and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for best flavor and go for large shrimp (21/25 count) to keep them juicy. For a vegan version, sub tofu and plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: garlic shrimp, shrimp and broccoli, healthy skillet, quick dinner, gluten-free, low carb