Description
A quick, flavorful dish combining succulent shrimp, tender broccoli, and a rich honey garlic butter sauce. Perfect for weeknights, this one-pan recipe is healthy, easy to prepare, and packed with sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Dish:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
Peel and devein the shrimp if necessary. Rinse and cut broccoli into bite-sized florets. Set both aside. - Make the Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Adjust sweetness or saltiness as desired. - Cook the Broccoli:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove from skillet and set aside. - Cook the Shrimp:
Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink on one side. Flip and cook for an additional minute. - Add the Sauce:
Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce into the skillet with the shrimp. Stir to coat and let it simmer for 2–3 minutes. - Combine:
Return cooked broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for 1 minute to heat through. - Serve:
Plate the dish and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce, or microwave in short intervals.
- Variations:
- Use tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option.
- Add bell peppers, carrots, or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- Swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, one-pan shrimp recipe, shrimp and broccoli