This recipe is a quick and easy way to get a delicious and healthy meal on the table. The shrimp is cooked in a flavorful honey garlic sauce, and the broccoli is steamed to perfection. Serve with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.
This recipe was inspired by my love of Chinese food. I wanted to create a dish that was both flavorful and healthy, and that could be made in under 30 minutes. This recipe fits the bill perfectly. It's packed with flavor, thanks to the honey garlic sauce, and the broccoli adds a healthy dose of vegetables. Plus, it's quick and easy to make, so it's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound broccoli, cut into 1-inch florets
Instructions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, black pepper, and salt.
Pour the sauce over the shrimp and cook for an additional minute, or until the sauce is thickened.
Transfer the shrimp to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Add the broccoli to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until it is tender-crisp.
Serve the shrimp and broccoli with steamed rice or your favorite side dish.
Why It Works
The honey garlic sauce is made with a combination of honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, black pepper, and salt. This combination of ingredients creates a flavorful sauce that is both sweet and savory.
The shrimp is cooked in the sauce until it is pink and opaque. This ensures that the shrimp is cooked through but still tender.
The broccoli is steamed until it is tender-crisp. This cooking method preserves the broccoli's nutrients and gives it a slightly crunchy texture.