Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp Broccoli (Print Version)

Tender shrimp and crisp broccoli coated in rich honey garlic butter sauce—a quick, savory glazed dinner ready in 25 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood & Vegetables

01 - 1 pound 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
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

# How-To:

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 honey garlic butter sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
  • Its one of those rare dishes that looks impressive enough for company but is easy enough for a Tuesday
  • The balance of sweet honey, savory garlic, and bright lemon makes every bite interesting
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp is basically rubber, so watch closely and pull them the second they turn pink
  • The sauce thickens rapidly off heat, so dont panic if it looks thin in the pan
  • Dry your shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before cooking or theyll steam instead of sear
03 -
  • Mise en place everything first because once you start cooking, this moves fast
  • Have your serving platter warm and ready to receive everything at once

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