Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
Quick Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli
Description
This recipe starts with steaming broccoli florets briefly to keep them tender-crisp. Meanwhile, peeled and deveined shrimp are marinated for a short time in a sauce composed of honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger, infusing them with sweetness and aromatic notes. The shrimp are seared in batches in a hot skillet with neutral oil to achieve a nicely caramelized exterior in about one minute per side. After searing, the broccoli and remaining sauce are added back to the pan and stirred together, coating the ingredients evenly with a glossy honey garlic glaze.
The resulting dish balances the natural sweetness of honey with the savory depth of soy sauce and fragrant ginger and garlic, complementing the tender, juicy shrimp and crisp broccoli. This quick-cook method preserves shrimp tenderness and broccoli’s texture, allowing a bright and flavorful meal in under 15 minutes.
Ideal served over rice or noodles, it makes a convenient meal for home cooks seeking a fast, flavorful seafood and vegetable combination without complex preparation. The simple ingredients and straightforward technique make it accessible while delivering a satisfying balance of sweet-savory flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup broccoli frozen or fresh, florets
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
For the Sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ginger minced
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- Place broccoli florets in a small bowl, fill with a few teaspoons of water and steam in microwave for 2 minutes.
- Combine the sauce ingredients and divide it into half. Marinate the shrimp with one half of the sauce for 5-10 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
- Heat a heavy-duty skillet to high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan then add the marinated shrimp. Sear them on both sides in batches of 2 until browned, about 1 minute per side. Add the broccoli to the pan, drizzle with remaining sauce, and mix well to combine.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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