Honey Garlic Shrimp
Sweet, Savory, and Ready in Minutes, Your New Favorite Shrimp Stir-Fry!
Ingredients
For the Shrimp & Marinade:
- 1 lb 450g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium preferred
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice optional for a tangy kick
- 2 –3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 1/4 cup water for steaming broccoli
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water optional, for thickening sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the Shrimp:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger.
- Add the shrimp, toss to coat, and let it marinate for 15–20 minutes while you prep the broccoli.
Cook the Broccoli:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in 1/4 cup water, cover, and let the broccoli steam for another 2–3 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Remove the broccoli from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Shrimp:
- In the same skillet, add the marinated shrimp (reserve the marinade) and cook over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes on each side until they turn pink.
Make the Sauce:
- Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the shrimp.
- If you’d like a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Combine & Serve:
- Return the cooked broccoli to the skillet and toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Enjoy:
- Serve over steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete meal.
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