Description
A vibrant, saucy dish with plump shrimp and tender-crisp broccoli in a garlicky lemon-soy butter sauce. Ready in 25 minutes, this healthy weeknight meal balances protein and veggies for a quick, crowd-pleasing feast.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
3 cups broccoli florets
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chicken broth or water
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant (1-2 minutes)
Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque (3-4 minutes)
Stir in broccoli and cook until bright green and tender-crisp (4-5 minutes)
Add butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, and broth. Stir until well combined
Season with salt and pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens
Serve immediately with rice if desired
Notes
fresh shrimp can be substituted with cooked, peeled shrimp (reduce cooking time)
Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
Add sesame seeds or green onions as garnish
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup with rice (optional)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg