This Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli & Avocado Power Plate is a quick, balanced, and high-protein meal perfect for clean eating and healthy meal prep.
Juicy shrimp sautéed in garlic butter are paired with fresh steamed broccoli and creamy avocado slices, creating a nutritious combination of lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple recipe is ideal for light dinners, low carb meals, and high protein diets.
Ingredients
- 8–10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
1. Season the shrimp
Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
2. Cook the shrimp
Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked.
3. Prepare the broccoli
Steam broccoli for 4–5 minutes until tender but still bright green.
4. Slice the avocado
Cut avocado into slices or wedges.
5. Assemble the plate
Arrange garlic butter shrimp, steamed broccoli, and avocado slices on a plate.
Drizzle remaining garlic butter over shrimp if desired.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra flavor.
Serve immediately.
Nutrition & Details (approx.)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1
High protein
Low carb
Clean eating
Healthy fats
