Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp with Broccoli, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This dish features juicy shrimp coated in a sweet and savory sauce, complemented by tender broccoli and finished with a touch of butter for richness. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a delicious way to incorporate seafood and greens into your meal.
Ingredients
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Honey Garlic Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp peeling, deveined, tails optional
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl. Add one-third of the sauce to the shrimp and toss to coat. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes for better flavor.
- Thicken the Sauce: Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining sauce and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a skillet or wok over high heat. Add olive oil, then the broccoli, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Add butter to the same skillet. Discard any marinade from the shrimp and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Pour the reserved sauce with cornstarch into the skillet. Bring to a low-medium simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked broccoli back into the skillet, tossing everything to combine and heat through. Serve hot over rice or pasta.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes for more intense flavor if desired.
- Use jumbo 16/20 size shrimp for best texture; smaller shrimp will cook faster.
- Feel free to remove the tails for a cleaner presentation or leave them on for more flavor.
- Fresh broccoli is preferred, but frozen works after thawing and drying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 638 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
