Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli (Printable)
Tender shrimp and fresh 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
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 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 Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Perfect for those nights when you want something impressive but absolutely refuse to spend hours cooking
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp becomes rubbery and tragic—remove them the moment they turn pink
- The sauce continues thickening off the heat, so don't reduce it too far in the pan
03 -
- A splash of toasted sesame oil at the very end adds restaurant-quality depth
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking for the best sear