Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe
This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory stir-fry featuring tender shrimp and crisp broccoli tossed in a luscious honey garlic butter sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, this dish balances flavor and nutrition with minimal prep, cooking on the stovetop for a fast, flavorful dinner that can be served over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed if desired
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Marinate the shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp into a bowl and add one-third of the prepared sauce. Toss to coat and let it sit briefly to absorb the flavors.
- Thicken the reserved sauce: Take the remaining sauce and whisk in the cornstarch until fully dissolved. Set this aside to use later for thickening.
- Cook the broccoli: Heat a skillet or wok over high heat, add olive oil, chopped broccoli, salt, and pepper. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until broccoli is just tender but still crisp. Remove broccoli from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the shrimp: In the same skillet, add butter and then the shrimp (discard any marinade used for marinating). Cook the shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Simmer with sauce: Pour the reserved thickened sauce into the skillet with the shrimp. Bring to a low-medium simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the shrimp nicely.
- Toss broccoli with shrimp: Add the cooked broccoli back into the skillet and toss everything together until the broccoli is heated through and well coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic butter shrimp and broccoli hot over cooked rice or pasta for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the salt content.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
- This dish cooks quickly; avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender.
- Can be paired with steamed rice, quinoa, or your favorite pasta.
- If preferred, keep shrimp tails on for presentation and ease of handling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
