Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Broccoli (Printable)

Tender shrimp and crisp-tender broccoli in a rich honey garlic butter glaze, ready in just 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood & Vegetables

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 3 cups broccoli florets
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 3 tablespoons honey
07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Cooked rice or quinoa

# Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
04 - Return shrimp and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through and well glazed.
05 - Transfer to plates, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot over rice or quinoa if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce clings to every bite creating that perfect balance of sweet honey and rich butter
  • Its fast enough for Tuesday but elegant enough for company
02 -
  • Overcooking the shrimp makes them rubbery and sad, so watch them like a hawk and remove them the second they turn pink
  • The sauce continues to thicken as it cools, so don't panic if it looks thin right after you add the honey
03 -
  • Pat your shrimp completely dry before searing for that gorgeous golden crust
  • Let your sauce simmer for an extra 30 seconds if you want it slightly thicker and more clinging

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