Description
Indulge in a delectable dish of Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This Asian-inspired recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a luscious honey garlic sauce, paired with vibrant broccoli florets. Serve over a bed of fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that’s both easy to make and incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Broccoli:
- 3 cups broccoli florets
For Serving:
- Cooked rice
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the Broccoli: Steam or blanch the broccoli until tender but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add Sauce and Broccoli: Pour the honey soy mixture over the shrimp. Simmer until slightly thickened. Add broccoli and toss to combine.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate shrimp in the sauce before cooking.
- You can swap broccoli with snow peas or snap peas for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
