Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli
A delicious and easy recipe for Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli, perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Skillet For cooking the shrimp and broccoli.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Mix honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined.
- Marinate shrimp in 1/3 of the sauce mixture in a separate bowl.
- Whisk cornstarch into the remaining sauce mixture and set aside.
- In a skillet over high heat, cook broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper for 5-6 minutes until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook shrimp in butter for about 2 minutes on each side until pink.
- Pour in the reserved sauce mixture and simmer over low-medium heat until thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the cooked broccoli back into the skillet and toss until heated through.
- Serve the honey garlic shrimp and broccoli over rice or pasta.
Notes
For a spicy kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes. You can also add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra flavor.