Description
This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli recipe is a quick and delicious Asian-inspired dish featuring tender shrimp and crisp broccoli coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, it combines the flavors of garlic, honey, and soy sauce with a buttery richness, served best over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, low-sodium soy sauce, and minced garlic until well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Sauté the broccoli: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they become slightly tender but still crisp.
- Cook the shrimp: Push the broccoli to one side of the skillet and add the unsalted butter to the cleared space. Once the butter has melted, add the shrimp in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Combine with sauce: Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and broccoli. Toss everything gently to coat and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to glaze the ingredients and heat through.
- Finish and serve: If desired, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness. Serve the honey garlic butter shrimp and broccoli hot over cooked rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Make it a full meal by serving with cooked rice, quinoa, or noodles.
- You can substitute chicken or tofu in place of shrimp for a different protein option.
- For extra flavor and texture, garnish with toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions before serving.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to keep this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
