Description
A quick and delicious honey garlic shrimp dish with fresh broccoli that comes together in under 20 minutes, offering a healthier alternative to takeout.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Marinate the shrimp in one-third of the marinade while prepping the rest. Mix cornstarch into the remaining marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and stir-fry the broccoli for 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp. Set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet and cook the marinated shrimp for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the reserved sauce with cornstarch and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring until thickened.
- Add the broccoli back to the skillet and toss everything together until heated through.
Notes
Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese