Description
A quick and delicious dish featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter served over a bed of healthy broccoli rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli rice
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli rice and lemon juice, cooking until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- Can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Ensure the shrimp are fresh for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Shrimp, Broccoli Rice, Quick Dinner, Healthy Recipe