Description
A quick and flavorful one-pot dish featuring garlicky shrimp, tender broccoli, and a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 6 medium cloves garlic, sliced, divided
- 4 cups small broccoli florets
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
- 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21–30 count)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 3 cloves of garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add broccoli and bell pepper to the skillet, season with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the remaining garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet and season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Return the broccoli and bell pepper to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Stir in lemon juice, adding more to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish can be served with rice or pasta for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots or snap peas for extra color and nutrients.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg