Description
This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Tender shrimp are marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, then cooked with butter and paired with crisp-tender broccoli for a well-balanced dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy and delicious way to enjoy seafood and veggies together.
Ingredients
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Sauce and Marinade
- 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
Main Ingredients
- 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, combine honey, low sodium soy sauce, fresh grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined to create a flavorful base sauce.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a separate bowl. Add one-third of the prepared sauce to the shrimp and toss well to coat. Let the shrimp marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Thicken the sauce: Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining two-thirds of the sauce, then set it aside. This mixture will thicken when heated later.
- Cook the broccoli: Heat a skillet or wok over high heat and add the olive oil. Add the chopped broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still crisp. Remove the broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the marinated shrimp (discard the marinade used for marinating) and cook shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Combine and simmer: Pour the reserved sauce mixture into the skillet with the shrimp. Bring to a low-medium simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened nicely.
- Add broccoli and serve: Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet and toss everything together to combine and heat through. Serve immediately, ideally over cooked rice or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- Marinating the shrimp for longer than 30 minutes can intensify the flavor but avoid marinating over 2 hours as the acidity from the sauce can start to break down the shrimp texture.
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes to taste.
- Using low sodium soy sauce helps control the saltiness of the final dish; adjust salt accordingly.
- Butter can be substituted with a dairy-free alternative to make the recipe lactose-free.
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or pasta depending on your preference for a complete, filling meal.
