Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

This flavorful lemon garlic butter shrimp and broccoli recipe is easy to make and is on the table within 20 minutes.

My kids were both home for lunch recently so I made this lemon garlic butter shrimp and broccoli recipe I found on Averie Cookes. I loved that the recipe was made on a sheet pan for easier cleanup and used ingredients I already had. This tasty meal paired nicely with garlic rice and my kids loved it.

Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

Ingredients:

• 1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets
• ¼ yellow onion, cut into small chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
• ½ lb raw shrimp, deveined & shelled, tails left on if desired
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped

How to Make Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

Preheat the oven to HIGH broiler and place the top oven rack about 4 inches below the broiler.

Place the broccoli florets and onion wedges in a small bowl then drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly then pour out in an even layer on a baking sheet.

Place the shrimp in the same small bowl and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sea salt, freshly cracked pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Toss to coat evenly; set aside until needed.

Place the sheet pan with the broccoli under the broiler for 5 minutes, watching very carefully, until the broccoli florets and onion are turning lightly browned and crisp-tender. Remove from the oven, flip, and toss the broccoli.

Place the shrimp around the broccoli in a single layer and return to the broiler for 1 minute. Flip the shrimp over and cook for an additional 45-60 seconds, or until the shrimp is just cooked through. Remove from the oven. Side Note: I used small shrimp, if yours are larger, you’ll need to cook for an additional minute or so. 

Meanwhile, combine the melted butter with lemon juice, minced garlic, and fresh parsley; stir until evenly combined. Pour lemon garlic butter evenly over the shrimp and broccoli on the baking sheet and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately with steamed garlic rice or buttery pasta, if desired. Enjoy.