Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli Recipe
A quick and flavorful Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli recipe featuring tender shrimp and crisp-tender broccoli tossed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner served over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Main
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed if desired
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups broccoli, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, low sodium soy sauce, fresh grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until fully blended.
- Marinate Shrimp: Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl, then add one-third of the prepared sauce to them. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Thicken the Sauce: Whisk the cornstarch into the remaining two-thirds of the sauce mixture and set aside. This will serve as your thickening mixture for later.
- Cook Broccoli: Heat a skillet or wok over high heat. Add olive oil, broccoli, salt, and pepper, then stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until broccoli is just tender. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: In the same skillet, add butter and the marinated shrimp, discarding leftover marinade. Cook shrimp until they turn pink, about 2 minutes per side.
- Add Sauce and Simmer: Pour in the reserved sauce with cornstarch and bring it to a low to medium simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine Broccoli and Shrimp: Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet and toss everything together until heated through and well coated with sauce.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic butter shrimp and broccoli hot over cooked rice or pasta for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the shrimp for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Jumbo 16/20 size shrimp are preferred, but any shrimp size can be used. Smaller shrimp will cook faster.
- Leaving the shrimp tails on adds flavor and a nicer presentation, but you can remove them if preferred.
- Fresh broccoli is recommended, but frozen broccoli can be used if thawed and patted dry before cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Keywords: Honey Garlic Shrimp, Butter Shrimp, Shrimp and Broccoli, Quick Dinner, Healthy Shrimp Recipe, Easy Weeknight Meal