Description
This dish combines tender shrimp and crispy broccoli in a rich, sweet, and savory sauce made with honey, garlic, and soy sauce. It’s ready in under 30 minutes and works wonderfully over rice, noodles, or as a standalone meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails optional)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
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Optional Garnish:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
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Prepare the Shrimp: Toss shrimp in a bowl with salt, pepper, and 1/3 of the sauce. Marinate for at least 10–30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
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Cook the Broccoli: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
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Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
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Thicken the Sauce: Stir the cornstarch into the reserved sauce and add it to the skillet. Let it simmer over low heat for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
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Combine and Serve: Return the shrimp and broccoli to the skillet, tossing to coat everything evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
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Serve: Serve hot over rice, noodles, or on its own. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
- Ensure not to overcook the shrimp to maintain their tender texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg