Description
This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, paired with tender broccoli. It’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in just about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the 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
For the Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed if desired
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, add honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and whisk until well combined.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl, add one-third of the sauce mixture, and toss to coat. Let sit for at least 30 minutes for more flavor.
- Thicken the sauce: Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining sauce and set aside.
- Cook the broccoli: Heat a skillet or wok over high heat. Add olive oil, then the broccoli, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until tender, then remove and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: In the same skillet, add butter and the marinated shrimp (discard the used marinade). Cook for about 2 minutes per side until the shrimp turn pink.
- Combine and simmer: Pour in the reserved sauce, bringing it to a low-medium simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add broccoli and serve: Return the broccoli to the skillet, toss to combine and heat through. Serve immediately over rice or pasta.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes for a deeper flavor.
- Use jumbo 16/20 size shrimp for best results, but smaller ones will cook faster.
- Leave the tails on for added flavor and presentation, or remove if preferred.
- Fresh broccoli works best; if using frozen, thaw and pat dry before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 638 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
