Description
This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines sweet honey, savory garlic, and tender shrimp with crisp broccoli. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it comes together in under 30 minutes and offers a delightful balance of tastes and textures, served over rice or pasta for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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Marinade and 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
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed if desired
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
Additional
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl and add about one-third of the prepared sauce. Toss to coat and let marinate for 30 minutes for more flavor.
- Prepare the Slurry: Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining marinade to create a slurry; set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: Heat a skillet or wok over high heat, add olive oil, and stir-fry the chopped broccoli with salt and pepper for 5-6 minutes until tender and slightly crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: In the same skillet, add butter and the marinated shrimp (discarding excess marinade). Cook for about 2 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour the reserved sauce with cornstarch slurry into the skillet with shrimp, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the Broccoli: Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet, toss to combine and heat through for about 2 minutes.
- Serve: Plate the shrimp and broccoli over rice or pasta, spooning the thickened sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes for a deeper, more developed flavor.
- Use jumbo 16/20 size shrimp for best texture and presentation; smaller sizes will cook faster.
- Tails on or off is optional—keeping tails adds flavor and visual appeal.
- Frozen broccoli can be used; just thaw and pat dry before cooking to prevent excess water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- 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
