Description
Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli is a delightful, quick-to-make dish that combines succulent shrimp and fresh broccoli in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this vibrant meal is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with this easy yet sophisticated recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: clean shrimp and cut broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice to create the sauce.
- Melt half of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Push broccoli aside, add remaining butter and shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until shrimp are pink.
- Pour the honey-garlic sauce over both shrimp and broccoli, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Swap shrimp for chicken or turkey for a different protein option. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat or toss in snap peas for added crunch. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.