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Easy Garlic Shrimp & Broccoli Skillet

A quick one-pan garlic shrimp and broccoli skillet packed with buttery, lemony flavor and ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dish
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups broccoli florets fresh
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté broccoli for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender, then remove.
  3. Melt butter and cook shrimp with seasoning until pink and cooked through.
  4. Remove shrimp and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
  5. Add broth and lemon juice, scraping skillet to build sauce.
  6. Return shrimp and broccoli to skillet and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Simmer briefly, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp; remove from heat as soon as they turn pink for best texture.