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This lemon-pepper shrimp and broccoli recipe is the easy, flavorful shrimp dinner you need in your regular rotation. It delivers the perfect balance of acidic, spicy, and sweet for a perfect dinner.

Juicy shrimp, tender-crisp broccoli, and an irresistible lemon-pepper marinade make this meal a homerun.

I cannot get over how good this shrimp recipe is. I’m a big fan of all things lemon pepper, like lemon-pepper chicken tenders and lemon-pepper wings. This shrimp recipe is an even easier way to enjoy those classic spicy, sweet, lemony, peppery flavors with juicy shrimp in a meal that takes almost no effort to throw together.

You can serve this shrimp and broccoli with a side of fluffy white rice or with roasted potatoes. It would even be delicious with just a few slices of crusty bread to soak up that delicious lemon-pepper sauce.

How to make this lemon-pepper shrimp and broccoli

What you need

Shrimp: I recommend large or jumbo shrimp for this recipe. You can leave the tails on or remove them, depending on your preference.
Marinade: You’ll marinate the shrimp in Lemon & Pepper Seasoning, honey, cayenne powder, and a little extra virgin olive oil. You only need to marinate the shrimp for 20 to 30 minutes.
Broccoli: You’ll need 12 ounces of broccoli fresh florets for this. You can use frozen broccoli, but I prefer cooking from fresh for the best texture. I also add minced garlic and shallots to the broccoli for extra flavor.
Finishing touches: I add a few minced scallions to the shrimp and broccoli, but you can omit or finish with freshly minced parsley instead. I also serve the shrimp with lemon wedges.

How to make it

Step 1: Marinate the shrimp for about 30 minutes. You can use this time to prepare the broccoli and scallions or prepare any side dishes you want to serve with the shrimp.
Step 2: Sauté the broccoli in olive oil briefly until it’s bright green and just barely tender-crisp. Be careful not to overcook it!
Step 3: Remove the broccoli from the skillet and transfer to a bowl. Return the heat on the skillet to medium and add the shrimp and any marinade from the bowl. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until the shrimp begin to turn opaque. They do not need to be cooked through!
Step 4: Add the broccoli to the skillet and continue cooking until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the shrimp are opaque. Taste and season. Turn off the heat.
Step 5: Finish the shrimp by adding minced scallions.

From there, you’re ready to serve it up! Simply transfer the shrimp and broccoli to a large serving platter and finish with more minced scallions on top. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy!

Lemon-Pepper Shrimp and Broccoli

This lemon-pepper shrimp and broccoli recipe is the easy, flavorful shrimp dinner you need in your regular rotation. It delivers the perfect balance of acidic, spicy, and sweet for a perfect dinner.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Inactive time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings:

Calories: 196kcal

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

1 pound jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 tablespoon Lemon & Pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon cayenne powder (plus more to taste)
½ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided; plus more if needed)
12 ounces broccoli florets
4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
1 small shallot (peeled and minced)
2 scallions (minced; a pinch reserved for garnish)
1 lemon (cut into wedges; optional, for serving)

Instructions

Marinate the shrimp:

In a bowl, whisk together the Lemon & Pepper seasoning, honey, cayenne powder, kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Add the shrimp and toss to coat. Transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Sauté the broccoli:

Heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the broccoli and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and shallot and toss to coat. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Season lightly with salt. Transfer to a bowl.

Sauté the shrimp:

Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, turning often, until the shrimp are almost cooked through.

Add the broccoli:

Return the broccoli to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the shrimp are opaque. Taste and add more salt if needed. Turn off the heat and add the minced scallions.

To serve:

Transfer the shrimp and broccoli to a serving platter. Serve with a pinch of minced scallions on top and lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

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Lemon-Pepper Shrimp and Broccoli

Juicy shrimp, tender-crisp broccoli, and an irresistible lemon-pepper marinade make this meal a homerun.