Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli (Printable Version)
Succulent shrimp and tender broccoli glazed in honey garlic butter—ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood & Vegetables
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 3 cups broccoli florets
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Sauce
04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 3 tablespoons honey
07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Cooked rice or quinoa
# How To Make It:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
04 - Return shrimp and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through and well glazed.
05 - Transfer to plates, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot over rice or quinoa if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant kitchen
- The sauce strikes that perfect balance between rich and bright making it impossible to stop eating
02 -
- Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before cooking or they will steam instead of sear
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will become rubbery and tough
03 -
- A splash of toasted sesame oil at the very end adds incredible depth
- Prep everything before you start cooking because this moves fast once you begin