Lemon Buttered Shrimp and Broccoli over Basmati Rice
Lemon Buttered Shrimp and Broccoli over Basmati Rice
Ingredients
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
For the Main Dish
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 pound shrimp, raw, peeled, and deveined
- 2 cups basmati rice, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat until bubbling.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine with the melted butter.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Season the liquid mixture with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder, stirring well.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Add the chopped broccoli florets to the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Remove the lid and add the raw, peeled shrimp to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
While the shrimp and broccoli are cooking, prepare the basmati rice according to package directions.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
To serve, spoon the cooked basmati rice into individual bowls. Top with the lemon buttered shrimp and broccoli mixture. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lemon Buttered Shrimp and Broccoli over Basmati Rice
For the Lemon Butter Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
For the Main Dish
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 pound shrimp, raw, peeled, and deveined
- 2 cups basmati rice, cooked according to package directions
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet or pan over medium heat until bubbling.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine with the melted butter.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Season the liquid mixture with lemon pepper seasoning and garlic powder, stirring well.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Add the chopped broccoli florets to the pan. Cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Remove the lid and add the raw, peeled shrimp to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
While the shrimp and broccoli are cooking, prepare the basmati rice according to package directions.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
To serve, spoon the cooked basmati rice into individual bowls. Top with the lemon buttered shrimp and broccoli mixture. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
⏱️ 2 min