Description
A quick and easy honey garlic shrimp recipe that’s sweet, savory, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (or ¼ teaspoon ground)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the shrimp in one-third of the sauce for about 10 minutes.
- Add cornstarch to the remaining sauce and whisk until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat, add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-6 minutes until just tender. Remove and set aside.
- Add butter to the skillet, then add the marinated shrimp and cook for about 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Pour in the reserved sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Add broccoli back to the pan and toss to coat everything in the sauce.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
Marinate shrimp longer for deeper flavor. Fresh broccoli is best but frozen can be used. Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese