Description
A quick and simple recipe for honey garlic shrimp served with fresh broccoli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Remove the broccoli and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For best results, pat the shrimp dry before cooking.
- You can substitute brown rice vinegar for rice vinegar if needed.
- Serve this dish over brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 250
Keywords: honey garlic shrimp, broccoli stir-fry, healthy shrimp recipe, quick dinner, low fat shrimp