Description

This clean and vibrant dish pairs tender garlic butter shrimp with earthy green lentils and crisp steamed broccoli. It’s high in protein, packed with nutrients, and comes together fast—ideal for a healthy lunch or quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

6 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon butter

1 clove garlic, minced

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

1 cup cooked green lentils

1 cup steamed broccoli

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Cook Shrimp: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and sprinkle with parsley.

Prepare Plate: Warm lentils if needed. Steam broccoli until bright green and tender.

Assemble: Serve shrimp over lentils with broccoli on the side or all mixed together for a bowl-style meal.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 10 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 450
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 46g