Description
A delightful dish featuring tender shrimp in rich garlic butter served with fresh steamed broccoli and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 avocado, cubed (room temperature)
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Steam the broccoli until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine the steamed broccoli with the cubed avocado in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve the garlic butter shrimp alongside the broccoli and avocado mixture, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a perfect meal, pair with fluffy rice or a simple quinoa salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg