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Close up of Honey Garlic Shrimp showing the thick amber glaze, minced garlic, and cracked black pepper.

Honey Garlic Shrimp with Blanched Broccoli

Fast and flavorful Honey Garlic Shrimp features jumbo pan-seared shrimp and tender broccoli tossed in a thick, dark amber glaze. A 20-minute weeknight dinner that is sweet, savory, and perfectly sticky.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp 450g, peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups Broccoli Florets 250g, fresh
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil 15ml
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Honey 80ml
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce 60ml
  • 5 cloves Garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp Cracked Black Pepper 1g
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch 3g

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Heavy-bottomed preferred
  • 1 Steamer basket

Method
 

Prepare Vegetables
  1. Steam broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp and vibrant green. Drain and set aside.
Cook Protein
  1. Heat oil in a skillet. Pat shrimp dry and sear for 2 minutes per side until pink and orange and curled tight.
Assemble
  1. Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, pepper, and cornstarch. Pour into the skillet and simmer until a thick, dark amber glaze forms.
  2. Toss the shrimp and broccoli in the sauce until heavily smothered. Serve warm with rising steam.

Notes

Dry the shrimp thoroughly for a better sear.
Do not overcook the garlic or it will become bitter.