Shrimp and broccoli cook quickly in this easy, one-pot recipe, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve this healthy shrimp recipe over whole grains or rice.
Ingredient
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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6 medium cloves garlic, sliced, divided
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4 cups small broccoli florets
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½ cup diced red bell pepper
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½ teaspoon salt, divided
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½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
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1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-30 count)
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2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
Direction
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add half the garlic and cook until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add broccoli, bell pepper and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice and adding 1 tablespoon water if the pot is too dry, until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot. Add the remaining garlic and cook until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the broccoli mixture to the pot along with lemon juice and stir to combine.