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Skillet filled with garlic lemon shrimp, broccoli, and asparagus showing a colorful keto dinner shrimp and healthy recipe.

Garlic Lemon Shrimp & Broccoli Skillet – Fresh Keto Dinner With Asparagus Twist


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A vibrant one-pan meal featuring garlicky shrimp, crisp broccoli, and tender asparagus finished with bright lemon. This low-carb skillet dinner is ready in 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

  • Instructions

    1. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt, pepper, and half the lemon zest.

    2. If desired, blanch broccoli and asparagus in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, then shock in ice water and drain.

    3. Heat oil and ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

    4. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.

    5. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink, then remove and set aside.

    6. Add broccoli and asparagus to the skillet and cook 3–4 minutes, stirring, until tender-crisp.

    7. Return shrimp to the skillet, pour in lemon juice, and toss with remaining zest and red pepper flakes.

    8. Cook 1–2 minutes more until heated through, taste and adjust seasoning.

    9. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: skillet
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 250
    • Sugar: 3
    • Sodium: 600
    • Fat: 14
    • Saturated Fat: 5
    • Unsaturated Fat: 8
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 8
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 23
    • Cholesterol: 175

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