Easy • Seafood
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccolini
A super speedy and flavorful dish featuring tender shrimp and crisp-tender broccolini coated in a rich garlic butter sauce.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Level
- Easy
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Dinner in under 20 minutes? Yes, please! This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccolini is your new weeknight hero. It's incredibly simple, packed with savory flavors, and creates a perfectly balanced meal that feels fancy but is anything but complicated. Get ready for a delicious, lightning-fast dinner!
Ingredients
Yield: 2 servings
Main
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccolini and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bright green and slightly tender-crisp. You want a bit of char.
Step 2
Push the broccolini to one side of the skillet. Add the shrimp to the other side in a single layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and butter to the skillet. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant and the butter is melted.
Step 4
Pour in the chicken broth (or wine) and lemon juice. Bring to a quick simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir everything together until the shrimp and broccolini are coated in the sauce.
Step 5
Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley and red pepper flakes (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Serve immediately, perhaps over rice or with a slice of crusty bread to soak up that delicious sauce.
Tips
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the shrimp; cook in batches if necessary to ensure they sear properly.
- If you don't have broccolini, regular broccoli florets or asparagus can be substituted.
- Serve this over pasta, rice, or quinoa for a heartier meal.
- The key to tender shrimp is not overcooking them; they cook very quickly!
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