Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
- 1 large head of broccoli (florets and stems)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Chop broccoli into chunks and pulse in a food processor until it resembles rice.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat, add broccoli rice and optional garlic, and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest if using.
- In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and stir to coat shrimp with the sauce.
- Serve shrimp over broccoli rice and garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp is thawed and patted dry before cooking for best texture.
- Use cauliflower rice as a substitute for broccoli rice if desired.
- Add spinach or zucchini for more vegetables.
- Add white wine to garlic butter for extra depth.
- Grated Parmesan in the broccoli rice adds a cheesy touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
