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Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli

If you’ve ever craved takeout but didn’t want to wait—or spend the extra money—this honey garlic shrimp and broccoli is the kind of recipe that saves the day. It’s quick, flavorful, and comes together faster than delivery, all while tasting fresh and homemade
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons minced fresh garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 lb medium uncooked shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • sliced green onions optional garnish

Method
 

  1. Place shrimp in a large sealable container or zipped-top bag. Pour ⅓ of the marinade/sauce mixture on top, give it all a shake or stir, then allow shrimp to marinate in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or up to 8 hours. Cover and refrigerate the rest of the marinade.
  2. Heat 1 Tablespoon of the sesame oil in a large heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Place the broccoli florets in the pan. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the broccoli is browned but silll crisp on the inside. Remove the broccoli from the pan and set it aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of sesame oil to the pan. Place the marinated shrimp in the pan. Cook the shrimp for 1 minute, then flip it over. Quickly whisk the cornstarch into the the sauce you set aside earlier, and add it all to the pan and cook for another 1 - 2 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through.
  4. Stir in the broccoli and serve.