Description
Sizzling Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli brings together succulent shrimp and crisp broccoli in a lip-smacking sauce that makes your dinner table come alive with flavor. Quick and simple, this dish delivers restaurant-quality taste right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pat each shrimp completely dry using paper towels to ensure perfect searing and prevent excess moisture.
- Season 1 lb shrimp with ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp black pepper in a medium mixing bowl.
- Warm 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface looks shimmery and hot.
- Arrange seasoned shrimp in a single layer, cooking exactly 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and develop golden edges.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a clean plate, keeping them warm for later reintroduction.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium and melt 4 tbsp butter quickly.
- Add 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing precisely 30 seconds until their aroma releases.
- Pour 3 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp soy sauce into the skillet, whisking to create a smooth, glossy sauce.
- Introduce 2 cups broccoli florets, cooking 3-4 minutes until they turn vibrant green and become slightly crisp-tender.
- Return shrimp to the skillet, gently tossing everything together for 1-2 minutes to reheat and thoroughly coat with sauce.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley over the dish for brightness and color.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or your preferred accompaniment.
Notes
- Always pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to ensure perfect golden searing and prevent steaming.
- Cook shrimp in a single layer without overcrowding the skillet to achieve that beautiful caramelized exterior.
- For a low-carb version, swap rice for cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles to keep the dish lighter.
- If your family prefers less sweet, reduce honey by half and add a splash of fresh lemon juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg