Easy • Seafood
Crispy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccolini
Quick-cooking shrimp and tender broccolini are tossed in a savory garlic butter sauce for a vibrant, weeknight-friendly meal.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Level
- Easy
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Get ready for a flavor explosion that comes together in a flash! This Crispy Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccolini is your new go-to for a healthy, vibrant, and utterly delicious dinner, especially when time is of the essence. The shrimp are succulent, the broccolini is perfectly tender-crisp, and that garlic butter sauce? Irresistible. It’s so simple, yet so satisfying, you’ll want to make it every week!
Ingredients
Yield: 2 servings
Main
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 8 oz broccolini, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation
Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the trimmed broccolini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-6 minutes, or until tender-crisp and slightly charred. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove broccolini from the pan and set aside.
Step 3
Add butter to the same skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted and sizzling, add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 4
Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
Step 5
Return the cooked broccolini to the pan with the shrimp. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and toss everything together to coat in the delicious garlic butter sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 6
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. This dish is great on its own or served with a side of rice or quinoa.
Tips
- Don't overcook the shrimp – they cook very quickly and can become tough if left on the heat too long.
- If you don't have broccolini, regular broccoli florets or asparagus would also work well.
- For a creamier sauce, stir in a tablespoon of cream cheese or a splash of heavy cream at the very end.
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