Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli
Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli is a quick and flavorful dish that brightens any dinner table. This recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, beautifully paired with tender-crisp broccoli for a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, this dish combines sweet and savory elements to create an unforgettable culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Thaw shrimp if frozen; rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- In a large skillet, bring about an inch of water to boil, then steam broccoli for 3 minutes until bright green. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice into the pan; stir to coat shrimp evenly. If desired, add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Fold in steamed broccoli and let everything simmer together for another minute.
- Serve warm with extra sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg