🦐🥦 Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli 🧄🍋

A quick, flavorful one-pan meal featuring juicy shrimp and crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a rich garlic butter and lemon sauce. Ready in 20 minutes, this dish is naturally low-carb, high in protein, and perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

🛒 Ingredients

For the Shrimp

• 1½ lbs (680 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Broccoli

• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons water or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Lemon Butter Sauce

• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan (optional)

Garnish

• Lemon wedges
• Extra parsley
• Freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Broccoli

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the broccoli florets and season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Add the water or chicken broth, cover, and steam for 3–4 minutes.
4. Remove the lid and sauté for another 2–3 minutes until the broccoli is crisp-tender and lightly browned.
5. Transfer to a plate.

2. Cook the Shrimp

1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
2. Season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.
3. In the same skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
5. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.

3. Finish the Dish

1. Return the broccoli to the skillet.
2. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
3. Toss everything together until coated in the garlic butter sauce.
4. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan, if desired.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Cauliflower rice (low-carb)
• Garlic mashed cauliflower
• Zucchini noodles
• Steamed jasmine rice
• Quinoa
• Roasted asparagus
• Mixed green salad

🥣 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 310
• Protein: 33 g
• Fat: 16 g
• Carbohydrates: 8 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Net Carbs: 5 g

💡 Tips

• Pat the shrimp dry before cooking to help them sear instead of steam.
• Don’t overcook the shrimp—they’re done as soon as they turn pink and form a loose “C” shape.
• Fresh lemon juice and zest provide the brightest flavor, but bottled lemon juice can work in a pinch.
• For extra richness, stir in an additional tablespoon of butter just before serving.
• Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days and reheated gently over low heat to keep the shrimp tender.