Description
A delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with fresh broccoli, glazed in a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
- Prepare the shrimp and broccoli, ensuring shrimp are dry and broccoli cut uniformly.
- Stir-fry the broccoli in vegetable oil for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Cook the shrimp in the skillet, searing until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Combine the sauce in the skillet, stirring to coat the shrimp, and simmer until thickened.
- Final assembly by tossing in the broccoli, ensuring everything is coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
Great paired with steamed jasmine rice or quinoa. For extra veggies, consider adding sliced bell peppers or snap peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 200mg