Low Carb Shrimp and Broccoli
A vibrant and nutritious dish featuring sautéed shrimp and broccoli, enhanced with garlic and lemon, perfect for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb, Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Toss in the broccoli florets and red pepper flakes, cooking until the broccoli becomes tender but still bright green, around 5-6 minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and drizzle in the lemon juice.
- Serve immediately as a light meal.
Notes
For additional heat, add your favorite hot sauce. To enhance color, consider adding bell peppers or snap peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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