Description
This quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli dish delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and buttery flavors, ideal for a nutritious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Peel and devein shrimp. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Mince garlic.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté broccoli with salt and pepper for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Cook shrimp 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Melt butter in skillet, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and chili flakes. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return shrimp and broccoli to skillet. Toss in sauce until well coated. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use low-sodium soy sauce and adjust honey for a healthier version. Can be served over rice, quinoa, or vegetables. Avoid overcooking shrimp for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg