Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that brings together tender shrimp and perfectly cooked broccoli in a rich and flavorful honey garlic butter sauce. This quick one-pan meal is packed with protein, healthy vegetables, and a mouthwatering sweet and savory sauce that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight dinner or looking for a dish that’s light yet filling, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.

INGREDIENTS:

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for heat)

3 cups broccoli florets, steamed or blanched

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

DIRECTIONS:

Cook the shrimp:

Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Cook the shrimp: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set them aside.

Make the honey garlic butter sauce:

Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and golden brown, but not burnt.

Add the sauce ingredients: Stir in the honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Add the red pepper flakes if you prefer a bit of heat.

Combine the shrimp and broccoli: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet, tossing them to coat in the sauce. Add the steamed or blanched broccoli and stir to combine, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat everything through.

Serve:

Garnish and serve: Once the shrimp and broccoli are well-coated in the sauce and heated through, remove the skillet from the heat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side for added freshness.