Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp & Broccoli (Printable)

Succulent shrimp and tender broccoli coated in rich honey garlic butter sauce—ready in 25 minutes for a satisfying meal.

# What You Need:

→ Seafood & Vegetables

01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 3 cups broccoli florets
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

04 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 3 tablespoons honey
07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - Lemon wedges
12 - Cooked rice or quinoa

# How To Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli florets and cook for 2 minutes until bright green and just tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from skillet and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
04 - Return shrimp and broccoli to the skillet. Toss to coat evenly in the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until heated through and well glazed.
05 - Transfer to plates, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot over rice or quinoa if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like something you would order on date night
  • Everything cooks in one skillet so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
  • Overcooked shrimp turns rubbery fast so watch closely and pull them the moment they turn pink
  • The sauce thickens quickly off heat so do not be tempted to reduce it too long
03 -
  • Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking or they will steam instead of sear
  • Room temperature butter melts more evenly creating a silkier sauce

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