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Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli

Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms busy weeknights into culinary delights. This vibrant recipe features succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, paired with fresh broccoli, all brought together by the sweet notes of honey. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is not only impressive but also requires minimal effort. Serve it over rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, making each bite a delightful experience. With its simple ingredients and straightforward steps, Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp and Broccoli is sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp pure honey
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients. Rinse the broccoli and cut it into bite-sized florets.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté the broccoli with a pinch of salt for about 3 minutes until bright green but crisp.
  3. Push the broccoli aside and add another tablespoon of butter along with the shrimp to the skillet. Cook shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
  4. While cooking shrimp, mix garlic, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl. Pour this mixture over the cooked shrimp.
  5. Stir everything together and cook for an additional minute to meld flavors.
  6. Serve hot, drizzling any remaining sauce from the skillet over each plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plate (300g)Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 220mgSodium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Notes

For added spice, mix in red pepper flakes when preparing the sauce.
Feel free to customize by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas.
To save time, marinate shrimp in the honey garlic butter sauce for up to 30 minutes before cooking.

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