Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

from butteryourbiscuit.com
20 min

Honey garlic butter shrimp is quick and easy and a guaranteed hit!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled, deveined and tails removed if desired)
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl add the honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, red pepper, and mix until combined.

  2. 2

    Place the peeled and deveined shrimp into a bowl and add 1/3 of the sauce.

  3. 3

    Whisk in the cornstarch to the reserved marinade and set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat a skillet (I use cast iron) or wok on high heat, add olive oil and broccoli, salt and pepper and cook 5-6 minutes just until soft. Remove from pan and set aside.

  5. 5

    Add the butter to the skillet and add shrimp discarding any marinade. Cook until the shrimp turns pink about 2 minutes on each side.

  6. 6

    Add in the reserved sauce and bring to a low-medium simmer until thickened about 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add in the broccoli and toss until heated through.

  8. 8

    Serve over rice or pasta