Sautéed Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli and Lemon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-28 · Updated 2026-06-28

Quick sauté of shrimp and broccoli in a garlic-lemon sauce, perfect for a light and flavorful weeknight dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs large shrimp peeled and deveined, broccoli florets, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 cups broccoli florets and sauté for 5 minutes until tender-crisp and bright green.
2. Step 2: Mince 4 garlic cloves and add to the skillet with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb large peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque.
4. Step 4: Remove skillet from heat and drizzle 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and broccoli. Toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.