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High-Protein Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

A quick, sticky, and delicious 20-minute meal packed with lean protein and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Honey Garlic Sauce
  • 0.33 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 0.33 cup raw honey
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar optional
  • 1 tsp sesame oil for finishing

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper Towels

Method
 

  1. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and rice vinegar in a small bowl until honey is dissolved. Set aside.
  2. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of water and the broccoli florets. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes until fork-tender. Remove broccoli and wipe skillet dry.
  3. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear for 1-2 minutes per side until pink.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce into the skillet with the shrimp. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes until it thickens into a glaze.
  6. Return broccoli to the skillet. Toss everything together for 1 minute to coat completely in the sticky sauce.
  7. Remove from heat, drizzle with sesame oil, toss once more, and serve hot.

Notes

Ensure you dry the shrimp thoroughly before searing; otherwise, they will steam instead of getting a proper sear.