Description
Succulent honey garlic butter shrimp & broccoli invites home cooks on a delightful culinary journey through simple yet bold flavors. Quick skillet magic combines sweet, savory notes with perfectly seared seafood and crisp vegetables, promising a restaurant-quality meal you can easily create at home.
Ingredients
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Protein:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled, deveined and tails removed if desired)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor-packed sauce by whisking honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Separate about two-thirds of the sauce for later, and marinate the shrimp in the remaining portion for 3-4 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add chopped broccoli, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until crisp-tender, maintaining a vibrant green color. Transfer broccoli to a separate plate.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, allowing any remaining broccoli bits to enhance the flavor. Introduce shrimp and cook for approximately 2 minutes per side until they turn pink and slightly curl.
- Whisk cornstarch into the reserved sauce, then pour into the skillet with shrimp. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and create a glossy coating on the shrimp.
- Reintroduce the cooked broccoli to the skillet, gently tossing to combine and absorb the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Marinate for maximum flavor by letting shrimp sit in sauce for 15-20 minutes before cooking to enhance taste absorption.
- Ensure high heat when stir-frying broccoli to maintain crisp texture and prevent soggy vegetables.
- Choose fresh, large shrimp with shells removed for quicker cooking and easier eating experience.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding sriracha for extra kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg