Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli, a flavorful dish that combines sweet honey with savory garlic butter shrimp and fresh broccoli. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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For the 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
For the Shrimp and Broccoli:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, 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, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and mix well.
- Marinate the Shrimp: Place shrimp in a bowl and add 1/3 of the sauce. Reserve the remaining sauce.
- Whisk Cornstarch: Add cornstarch to the reserved marinade, whisk, and set aside.
- Cook Broccoli: Heat a skillet or wok on high heat, add olive oil, broccoli, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes until soft. Remove from pan.
- Cook Shrimp: In the same skillet, add butter and shrimp. Cook until pink on both sides (about 2 minutes each).
- Add Sauce: Pour in the reserved sauce, simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Combine: Add broccoli back to the skillet, toss until heated through.
- Serve: Serve over rice or pasta.
Notes
- Marinate the shrimp for 30 minutes for a deeper flavor.
- Using jumbo shrimp adds a nice touch, but any size will work.
- Leaving shrimp tails on is optional for added flavor and presentation.
- Frozen broccoli can be substituted, ensure to thaw and pat dry before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
