Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli
This Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli is a fast, flavorful weeknight dinner ready in just 20 minutes! Tender shrimp are coated in a garlicky honey-butter sauce and tossed with crisp broccoli for the perfect sweet and savory balance. A quick, healthy meal that’s easy enough for busy nights but delicious enough to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes optional, for spice
- Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 tsp sesame oil for extra flavor
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water for thicker sauce
- Bell peppers or snap peas for extra color
Instructions
- Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1–2 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink. Remove from pan.
- Add garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Pour in the honey sauce and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Add shrimp and broccoli back into the pan, tossing to coat in the sauce until glossy.
- Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcook shrimp they only need a few minutes per side.
- For thicker sauce, simmer longer or stir in a cornstarch slurry.
- Use unsalted butter to control salt levels.
- This recipe reheats best on the stove over low heat.