Lemon Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2 to 4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet
Description
The Lemon Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Skillet features shrimp cooked gently in butter with fresh garlic and lemon slices, lending a bright and rich flavor. Broccoli florets are first toasted in olive oil until slightly crispy and tender, adding a toasty note to the dish. Crushed red pepper flakes bring a subtle heat that complements the citrus and butter. The shrimp are cooked just until opaque, ensuring a tender bite. Lemon juice added to the skillet creates a lively, tangy sauce that coats the ingredients.
To complete the meal, quinoa and brown rice pouches are served alongside, providing a mild, nutty base to balance the shrimp and broccoli. The combination creates a wholesome skillet meal with fresh, buttery, and mildly spicy elements.
This recipe requires straightforward pan cooking with attention to not overcook the shrimp to keep them tender. The broccoli’s toasted edges give a pleasant texture contrast to the succulent shrimp and smooth butter sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 broccoli cut into florets, large head
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 1 Shrimp peeled and deveined, Jumbo EZ Peel; Fremont Fish Market brand; bag
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1 lemon freshly juiced
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 quinoa Simply Nature Organic brand; 90 Second; pouch
- 1 brown rice Simply Nature Organic brand; 90 Second; pouch
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with a paper towel.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Toss in the broccoli florets and cook, stirring often, until it toasts and bit and softens, about 5 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a plate.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to the skillet. Season the shrimp all over with the salt and pepper. Add it to the butter and cook until opaque, about 1 to 2 minutes on each side. Stir in the garlic cloves.
- Add in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Add in the lemon slices and the lemon juice. Let the mixture bubble for a minute or two. Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes.
- Add the broccoli back to the skillet and toss. Serve immediately with the Simply Nature Organic 90 Second Quinoa and Brown Rice on the side!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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