Description
This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli recipe is a quick, easy, and delicious meal made with succulent shrimp and tender broccoli tossed in a sticky honey garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect dish for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
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1/2 cup honey
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tsp fresh grated ginger
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2 tbsp minced garlic
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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1 tsp cornstarch (to thicken)
For the Dish:
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1 lb large shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed if desired)
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2 tbsp butter
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2 cups chopped broccoli
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1 tsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Marinate shrimp with 1/3 of the sauce for 30 minutes. Mix cornstarch with remaining sauce and set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes. Set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp: Melt butter in the skillet. Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Discard excess marinade.
- Combine & Finish: Add reserved sauce to the skillet and simmer until thickened (2-3 minutes). Return broccoli to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice, pasta, or cauliflower rice.
Notes
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce.
- Add more red pepper flakes if you prefer extra heat.
- You can replace butter with olive oil for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American