Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli
Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli is a delightful and nutritious dish that effortlessly elevates your weeknight dinners. This quick recipe features succulent shrimp paired with crisp broccoli, all enveloped in a luscious honey garlic butter sauce. The balance of sweetness and savory notes makes it a standout meal that you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect for busy nights or special gatherings, this dish is ready in under 30 minutes, proving that healthy eating can be both simple and incredibly delicious. Serve it over rice or enjoy it on its own for an unforgettable experience that will impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the shrimp.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté broccoli for about 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Push the broccoli aside, add another tablespoon of butter and garlic to the skillet. Cook until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add shrimp and cook until pink (about 3 minutes per side).
- Whisk together honey and soy sauce in a small bowl, then pour over shrimp and broccoli; stir to combine.
- Add cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce, stirring constantly until desired thickness is reached (about 2 minutes).
- Serve immediately, drizzling with any remaining sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 190mg