Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli

Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli

4 servings
Your new favorite takeout fakeout: honey garlic shrimp with broccoli. Serve over rice for an easy, complete meal!

Ingredients

  • honey
    ½ c
  • reduced sodium soy sauce
    ¼ c
  • fresh garlic
    2 tbsp
  • red pepper flakes
    ¼ tsp
  • fresh ginger
    1 tsp
  • medium uncooked shrimp

    peeled & deveined

    1 lb
  • broccoli florets
    3 c
  • sesame oil
    2 tbsp
  • cornstarch
    1 tsp
  • sliced green onions

Directions

  1. 1

    Place shrimp in a large sealable container or zipped-top bag. Pour 1/3 of the marinade/sauce mixture on top, give it all a shake or stir, then allow shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or up to 8 hours. Cover and refrigerate the rest of the marinade.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 Tablespoon of the sesame oil in a large heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Place the broccoli florets in the pan. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the broccoli is browned but silll crisp on the inside. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set it aside.

  3. 3

    Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of sesame oil to the pan. Place the marinated shrimp in the pan. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute, then flip it over. Quickly whisk the cornstarch into the the sauce you set aside earlier, and add it all to the pan and cook for another 1 - 2 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through.

  4. 4

    Stir in the broccoli and serve.

Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli

Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli

4 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving that irresistible sticky-sweet and savory flavor of your favorite takeout, but want to make it at home and even better? Look no further than this incredible Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli! This recipe is your ultimate "takeout fakeout," delivering a burst of flavor in every bite and coming together faster than delivery. It's the perfect easy weeknight dinner solution that the whole family will love.

What makes this honey garlic shrimp so special? It's all in the perfectly balanced sauce. Sweet honey, tangy reduced-sodium soy sauce, fragrant fresh garlic, and a hint of zesty ginger create an unbelievably rich glaze. A touch of red pepper flakes adds just the right amount of warmth, making each succulent shrimp pop with flavor. Paired with crisp-tender broccoli florets, you've got a complete and healthy meal that's both satisfying and light.

This dish is incredibly quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy evenings. Shrimp cooks in a flash, and the broccoli steams beautifully alongside, absorbing all those delicious sauce flavors. To make this easy honey garlic shrimp recipe a truly complete meal, simply serve it over a bed of fluffy white or brown rice.

Tips for Perfect Honey Garlic Shrimp

  • Don't Overcook the Shrimp: Shrimp cooks very quickly! Watch them closely and remove them from the heat as soon as they turn pink and opaque to ensure they remain tender and juicy.
  • Customize the Spice: Love a bit more heat? Feel free to increase the red pepper flakes. For a milder dish, you can omit them entirely.
  • Veggie Variations: While broccoli is classic, this dish is also fantastic with other quick-cooking vegetables like snap peas, sliced bell peppers, or even asparagus.
  • Thick Sauce Trick: A little cornstarch helps thicken the honey garlic sauce to that perfect glossy, clingy consistency.

Get ready to ditch the takeout menu and enjoy this vibrant, flavorful, and incredibly simple honey garlic shrimp with broccoli tonight!

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