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Servings: 4

Easy Shrimp & Garlicky Broccoli Skillet

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Ingredients 

  • 2 Tbsps avocado oil or olive oil, divided
  • 6 fresh garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 large head of broccoli, broken into small florets
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined raw shrimp

Instructions 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of your oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté your shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side depending on their size, then season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Set your cooked shrimp aside on a plate.
  • Heat the remaining oil in that same skillet then add broccoli, bell pepper, and garlic.
  • Season lightly with sea salt and pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in 2 tablespoons of water, then cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes or just until broccoli is tender-crisp.
  • Return your cooked shrimp back into the skillet and stir to heat it back up.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lemon wedges and cooked quinoa, if desired.
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