Description
This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli recipe features succulent shrimp cooked in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce, complemented by tender broccoli. Quick to prepare, it makes for a flavorful and healthy meal perfect served over rice or pasta, combining crisp vegetables with juicy shrimp in a rich, glossy sauce.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 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 cornstarchProtein
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled, deveined, with tails removed if desiredVegetables
- 2 cups chopped broccoliOther
- 2 tablespoons butter - 1 teaspoon olive oil - Salt & pepper to tasteInstructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl. Add one-third of the prepared sauce, tossing to coat. Let it marinate for about 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Thicken the sauce: Whisk cornstarch into the remaining sauce mixture and set aside; this will be used later for glazing.
- Cook the broccoli: Heat a skillet or wok on high heat. Add olive oil, then toss in chopped broccoli along with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until tender but still crisp. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: In the same skillet, add butter. Discard any excess marinade from the shrimp, then add the marinated shrimp. Cook for about 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Combine and simmer: Pour the reserved sauce with cornstarch into the skillet with shrimp. Bring to a low-medium simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp evenly.
- Add broccoli and serve: Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet, tossing everything together until heated through. Serve hot over rice or pasta.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes for a deeper flavor.
- Use jumbo 16/20 size shrimp for best results; smaller shrimp will cook faster.
- Tails on shrimp add flavor and presentation but can be removed if preferred.
- Can use frozen broccoli; ensure it is thawed and dried before cooking.
- Adjust cooking times based on shrimp size and desired doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 638 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
