Description
Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Broccoli brings together succulent shrimp and tender broccoli in a quick, mouthwatering skillet sensation that makes dinner feel like a restaurant-quality treat right at your table. Your family will devour this zesty, golden-glazed marvel that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound large shrimp
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 tablespoons butter
Sauce and Seasonings:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ½ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon ginger, 2 tablespoons garlic, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed.
- Pour ⅓ of the sauce over 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp in a separate bowl, coating them evenly.
- Whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch into the remaining sauce and set aside for later use.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet at high heat, then add 2 cups chopped broccoli with salt and pepper.
- Sauté broccoli for 5-6 minutes until slightly softened, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet and add marinated shrimp, discarding excess liquid.
- Cook shrimp for 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and are just cooked through.
- Pour reserved sauce into the skillet and simmer on low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
- Return broccoli to the skillet and toss everything together until heated completely.
- Serve the shrimp and broccoli immediately over rice or pasta.
Notes
- Toast sesame seeds before adding them for extra nutty flavor and crunch.
- Ensure shrimp are completely dry before cooking to get a perfect golden sear and prevent steaming.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for the most vibrant and authentic flavor profile in your sauce.
- For a low-carb option, swap rice or pasta with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles to keep the dish light and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg