Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli (Print Version)
Tender shrimp and fresh broccoli glazed in sweet and savory honey garlic butter. Ready in just 25 minutes for an easy weeknight meal.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood & Vegetables
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 3 cups broccoli florets
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Sauce
04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 3 tablespoons honey
07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Cooked rice or quinoa
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
04 - Return shrimp and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through and well glazed.
05 - Transfer to plates, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot over rice or quinoa if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sauce clings to everything like a warm hug
- You get that restaurant quality gloss without any fancy techniques
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp becomes rubber fast, so watch them like a hawk
- The sauce thickens quickly as it cools, so don't panic if it looks thin in the pan
03 -
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before they hit the hot pan
- Have all your sauce ingredients measured before you start cooking