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Easy One-Pan Honey Garlic Shrimp with Broccoli

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A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring tender shrimp and crisp broccoli coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • Sesame seeds (toasted, optional garnish)
  • Chopped green onions (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. If frozen, thaw shrimp completely in cold water and drain well.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil (if using), and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add broccoli florets and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender but still crisp, about 5-6 minutes. Add a splash of water and cover briefly to steam if needed. Remove broccoli from pan and set aside.
  4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the same pan. Add shrimp in a single layer and season with salt and pepper. Cook without moving for about 2 minutes until pink and slightly browned, then flip and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes until opaque and firm.
  5. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the shrimp and stir to coat. Return broccoli to the pan and toss everything together. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the shrimp and broccoli.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking shrimp to ensure a good sear. If the sauce is too thin, simmer it a bit longer off heat with the pan tilted to concentrate the glaze. Pat shrimp dry before cooking to avoid steaming. Add garlic with the sauce to prevent burning.

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