Crispy Garlic Shrimp with Charred Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 poundlarge shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1½ poundbroccoli
- 3 tablespoonolive oil
- 6 clovesgarlic
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ·kosher salt
- ·black pepper
- 1lemon
Prep
- 01
Mince 6 cloves garlic.
- 02
Cut 1.5 pounds broccoli into bite-sized florets.
- 03
Peel and devein 1 pound large shrimp if not already done.
Method
- 01
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 02
Add broccoli florets and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook without stirring for 4-5 minutes until the bottoms char, then stir and cook another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer to a plate.
- 03
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then add to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 2 minutes without moving.
- 04
Flip shrimp and cook for another 1-2 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- 05
Return broccoli to the pan and toss everything together. Squeeze the lemon over top and serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For more heat, increase red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon or add a pinch of cayenne. A splash of soy sauce or fish sauce in the final toss adds savory depth. Finish with fresh parsley or basil if you have it on hand.