Garlic Butter Shrimp Dinner
A quick, restaurant-worthy meal with juicy shrimp in a garlicky butter sauce, served over fluffy rice with tender broccoli and cherry tomatoes for a weeknight favorite.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Easy Chicken Recipes
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (excluding seafood)
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveived
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, onion powder, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes
Slice cherry tomatoes in half and cut broccoli into small florets
Heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat
Cook shrimp in a single layer for 2 minutes per side until opaque, then transfer to a plate
Add remaining 2 tbsp butter to the skillet, sauté garlic 30 seconds
Pour in vegetable broth, lemon juice, and zest, creating a sauce
Add broccoli and cherry tomatoes, cooking 3-4 minutes until tender
Blend in cooked shrimp back into the pan
轻拌 ingredients together, adjusting seasoning with additional salt if needed
Serve immediately over steamed rice with fresh parsley
Garnish with lemon wedges before serving
Notes
Adjust sauce consistency by adding broth as needed
Use balsamic vinegar in place of lemon juice for a twist
Add garlic noodles for a complete meal
Broccoli can be substituted with asparagus or peas
Rice can be cooked ahead of time
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