Easy • Seafood
Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccolini Stir-Fry
A speedy stir-fry featuring succulent shrimp, crisp broccolini, and a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for a lightning-fast meal.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 8 min
- Servings
- 2
- Level
- Easy
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Dinner on the table in under 20 minutes? Yes, please! This garlic butter shrimp and broccolini stir-fry is a dream come true for busy weeknights. It’s light yet satisfying, bursting with savory garlic and tender shrimp, and the vibrant broccolini adds the perfect crunch. You won't believe how much flavor you can get in such a short amount of time!
Ingredients
Yield: 2 servings
Main
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 head broccolini, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until butter is melted and shimmering.
Step 2
Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3
Add minced garlic and broccolini to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until broccolini is bright green and slightly tender-crisp. If needed, add a splash of water to help steam the broccolini.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch slurry. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the broccolini, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
Step 5
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes (if using).
Step 6
Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
Tips
- Don't overcook the shrimp! They cook very quickly and can become rubbery if left on the heat too long.
- If you don't have broccolini, regular broccoli florets or even snap peas would be delicious here.
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