Description
A quick and flavorful shrimp dish with tender-crisp broccoli in a honey-soy glaze, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1.25 lb fresh or fully thawed shrimp (16–20 count or 21/25), peeled and deveined; tails optional
- 3–4 cups broccoli florets, bite-sized
- 2–3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 1–2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add butter and let it melt and foam (don’t let it brown). Add minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp in a single layer. Cook for 1.5–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp immediately to a plate to avoid overcooking.
- In the same skillet, add broccoli and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Add a splash of water and cover briefly to steam if needed.
- Return shrimp to the skillet. Drizzle honey and soy sauce over everything and toss to coat. Cook for 30–60 seconds more to glaze the shrimp and broccoli.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately topped with sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce. For a thicker sauce, mix 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir in at the end.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian