Description

This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli recipe is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender shrimp marinated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce are sautéed with butter and paired with crisp-tender broccoli cooked in olive oil. The sauce is thickened to coat both shrimp and vegetables perfectly, creating a delicious and satisfying meal that can be served over rice or pasta.

Ingredients

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Sauce & 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

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Instructions

Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low sodium soy sauce, fresh grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined to create a flavorful sauce base.
Marinate the shrimp. Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl, add one-third of the sauce mixture, and toss to coat evenly. 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 mixture until no lumps remain, then set aside for later use.
Cook the broccoli. Heat a skillet or wok over high heat, add olive oil, then the chopped broccoli. Season with salt and pepper and stir-fry for 5-6 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, add butter and then the marinated shrimp (discarding the used marinade). Cook the shrimp 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 the shrimp, bring it to a low-medium simmer, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp well.
Add broccoli and serve. Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet, toss to combine with the shrimp and sauce, and heat through. Serve immediately over rice or pasta for a complete meal.

Notes

For added flavor, you can garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds before serving.
If you prefer spicier food, increase the red pepper flakes to taste.
Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.