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overhead view of a plate of garlic butter shrimp and broccoli

Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli

Garlic butter shrimp with broccoli is a delicious dinner in 30 minutes and one pan. Perfect for a busy night.

overhead view of a plate of garlic butter shrimp and broccoli

Prep time: 10 min  |  Cook time: 20 min  |  Total: 30 min

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Ingredients

8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 cup broccoli florets

olive oil

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

1 teaspoon paprika

4 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon minced garlic

1 tsp red chili flakes

1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)

squeeze of lemon juice

45 lemon slices

Instructions

1. In a large skillet on medium-high heat, pour a large drizzle of olive oil. (about 2-3 seconds) Once hot, add the broccoli to the pan with a large sprinkle of salt and pepper.

2. Cook the broccoli for about 5 minutes until softer and has some charred bits. Transfer to a separate dish and set aside.

3. Lower heat to medium and then add another large drizzle of olive oil. Add the raw shrimp to the pan and sprinkle with salt and paprika. Mix together and cook for about 5-7 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp and then once cooked through, transfer to the same dish as the broccoli and set aside.

4. In the same pan on medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and mixed together. Cook for about a minute then add the Italian Seasoning and red pepper flakes, mix together and cook for another minute.

5. Add the lemon slices to the butter sauce then add the broccoli and shrimp back into the pan. Mix everything together and get everything covered in the butter sauce. Add a large squeeze of lemon juice over everything.

6. That’s it, ready to eat! Delicious by itself or add to pasta or rice. Enjoy!

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