Description
This Speedy Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli is a quick, nutritious, and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. It features tender shrimp and crisp broccoli coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Easy to prepare, this dish is a healthy and satisfying option for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- Steamed rice or quinoa, for serving
Instructions
- Blanch the broccoli: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and blanch for 1-2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil until combined. Set aside.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add shrimp to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sear for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Combine ingredients: Add the blanched broccoli to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over everything and stir to coat evenly.
- Thicken the sauce: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve: Remove from heat. Spoon the speedy honey garlic shrimp and broccoli over steamed rice or quinoa. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Ensure shrimp are not overcrowded in the skillet to cook evenly.
- Adjust cornstarch slurry amount for desired sauce thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg