Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delightful dish:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Feel free to swap the broccoli for your favorite veggie or add a splash of soy sauce for a different flavor profile. The key is to follow your senses, much like my grandmother taught me.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Here’s how to bring this dish to life:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds. This step always reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen, where the smell of garlic was a constant companion.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and a splash of water. Cover and cook until the broccoli is tender but still bright green, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the mixture. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
And there you have it! A dish that’s as easy as it is delicious, ready to be enjoyed by friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International