Description
A quick and flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender shrimp, crisp broccoli, and a sweet-savory honey garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive yet easy dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups broccoli florets
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and devein the shrimp if needed. Wash and cut broccoli into florets.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Melt remaining butter in the same skillet. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, flipping halfway.
- Pour in the honey mixture and stir to coat. Simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return broccoli to the pan, toss to combine, and coat evenly with sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Swap shrimp with chicken or tofu for variety.
Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
Try different veggies like snap peas, asparagus, or bell peppers.
Add sesame oil for a richer flavor.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently in a skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 180mg