Baked Shrimp and Broccoli With Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
Baked Shrimp and Broccoli With Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce is a vibrant and delicious dish that combines succulent shrimp with tender broccoli, all enveloped in a rich garlic lemon butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this quick and flavorful recipe will impress your family and friends while satisfying your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- In another bowl, combine broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned shrimp on one side of the baking dish and the broccoli on the other.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and mix in lemon juice until well combined.
- Drizzle the garlic lemon butter sauce over the shrimp and broccoli.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 225mg