Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli Skillet

🍴 Description

This dish combines succulent shrimp, smoky sausage, and crisp-tender broccoli in a garlicky, buttery skillet. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s low-carb, protein-packed, and full of bold, savory flavors — ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

Main Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 12 oz (340g) smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch pieces

• 4 cups broccoli florets

• 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter, divided

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Optional Sauce/Finish:

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

🔥 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep Ingredients

• Wash broccoli and cut into bite-sized florets.

• Slice sausage.

• Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.

2️⃣ Cook Sausage

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add sausage slices and cook 4–5 minutes until slightly browned.

3. Remove sausage and set aside.

3️⃣ Cook Broccoli

1. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter.

2. Add broccoli florets, season with salt and pepper.

3. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bright green and slightly tender.

4. Optional: add 2–3 tablespoons water and cover for 1–2 minutes to steam broccoli.

4️⃣ Cook Shrimp

1. Push broccoli to the side, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil/butter.

2. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

5️⃣ Combine & Finish

1. Return cooked sausage to the skillet.

2. Toss everything together for 1–2 minutes to combine flavors.

3. Squeeze lemon juice over the top.

4. Garnish with parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.

6️⃣ Serve

• Serve directly from the skillet or over rice, quinoa, or pasta.

• Great with a side of crusty bread for dipping in the garlicky pan sauce.

💡 Tips

• Shrimp: Don’t overcook; they cook quickly and become rubbery if overdone.

• Broccoli: Lightly steaming helps it cook evenly and stay bright green.

• Variations: Swap sausage for chicken sausage, or add bell peppers, onions, or cherry tomatoes for more color and flavor.

🧊 Storage

• Fridge: 3 days in an airtight container.

• Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or microwave.