11/01/2026
🍤🥦 Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli & Sautéed Onions
The best easy seafood dinner with fresh, delicious flavors!
📝 Ingredients:
- 1½ lbs (680g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
🍴 How to prepare it:
1️⃣ Prepare the Fresh Broccoli:
For tender-crisp broccoli and an easy healthy dinner, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 2–3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain immediately and rinse briefly with cold water to preserve their vibrant color and crisp texture.
2️⃣ Sauté the Sweet Onions:
For flavorful sautéed onions and a delicious homemade seafood dish, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened, lightly golden, and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Cook the Garlic Butter Shrimp:
For juicy garlic butter shrimp and a quick weeknight dinner, season the shrimp with smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink, opaque, and lightly golden.
4️⃣ Combine the Shrimp and Broccoli:
For a delicious shrimp and broccoli skillet and an easy family meal, add the cooked broccoli and sautéed onions to the shrimp. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and the remaining butter. Gently toss everything together over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until evenly coated in the glossy garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
5️⃣ Assemble the Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli Platter:
For a restaurant-style seafood platter and the best homemade shrimp dinner, transfer the shrimp, broccoli, and onions into a large white scalloped ceramic serving bowl. Arrange the plump orange-pink shrimp naturally among the vibrant green broccoli florets and translucent golden onions. Drizzle with the remaining garlic butter sauce, sprinkle generously with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 35 minutes | Servings: 4 people
Calories: ~350 per serving | Protein: ~39g per serving