Spicy Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli Mash

Spicy Garlic Shrimp Recipe with Broccoli Mash — Packed full of flavor, this spicy garlic shrimp with broccoli mash is a deliciously easy shrimp recipe. Spicy, savory shrimp are cooked just right, until they’re perfectly tender, and served on top of a creamy broccoli mash specked with parmesan. Dinner’s ready!

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Ingredients list for the Spicy Garlic Shrimp Recipe

For the Broccoli Mash

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 6 cups)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the Shrimp

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lb. (450g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic, or dried garlic
• 1 teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes
• 1 knob fresh ginger, grated (optional)
• Salt and fresh cracked black pepper
• Lemon wedges, for garnish

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Directions

1. To make the shrimp and broccoli mash: Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the broccoli and garlic. Saute for a minute or two, until the garlic is really fragrant. Add 2 cups broth and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, until soft.

2. Drain broccoli florets and garlic and transfer to a food processor. Add a tablespoon heavy cream and pulse until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding few tablespoons of broth if needed. Stir in the salt and parmesan cheese, pulse once more and set aside.

3. For the shrimp: In a large skillet, add the olive oil over medium heat. Make sure to pat the shrimp dry. Add shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with garlic, salt, pepper, ginger, chili pepper flakes, to taste. Cook for a few minutes on both sides, then add 2 tablespoons water or broth to the pan to deglaze the browned bits and spices to coat the shrimp.

4. Serve the spicy garlic shrimp with broccoli mash over a couple of spoonfuls of broccoli mash and garnish with lemon wedges. Enjoy!

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How to make spicy garlic Shrimp Tips:

• You can use shrimp with tails on or off. 
• Buy shrimp (or prawns) already deveined, shelled and cleaned to save time.
• Frozen shrimp is okay for this recipe, but fresh wild-caught shrimp tend to have better flavor.
• To garnish your spicy garlic shrimp use fresh lemon juice (not the store-bought stuff)

More delicious shrimp recipes Ideas:

• Shrimp Foil Packets with Lemon Garlic Herb Sauce 
• Baked Shrimp in Foil Packs Recipe with Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce
• Garlic Butter Shrimp Recipe with Asparagus – Best Shrimp Recipe
• 10-Minute Creamy Garlic Spinach Shrimp Recipe
• 10-Minute Shrimp Zucchini Noodles Recipe – Best Shrimp Recipe 

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