Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Broccoli and Almonds

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Tender shrimp quickly sautéed with garlic and lemon, served alongside crisp broccoli tossed with toasted almonds for a Whole30 compliant seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs large shrimp, broccoli florets, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, seasoned with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 cups broccoli florets. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the broccoli and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 3/4 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Step 4: Return shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together to combine and warm through for 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds over the top for crunch before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Broccoli and Almonds take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Broccoli and Almonds?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large shrimp from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Broccoli and Almonds?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Broccoli and Almonds for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Sautéed Shrimp with Lemon-Garlic Broccoli and Almonds whole30?

Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30, gluten free, paleo based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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