Description
Succulent honey garlic shrimp dances with savory sausage and crisp broccoli in this mouthwatering skillet sensation. Balanced flavors and quick preparation make this dish a perfect weeknight dinner solution you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 lb (454 grams) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces (226 grams) smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped for garnish (optional)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving Suggestion:
- Cooked rice or quinoa
Instructions
- Whisk honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to create a vibrant, tangy sauce. Reserve for later use.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear sliced sausage for 4-5 minutes, rotating occasionally until golden brown edges develop. Transfer sausage to a separate plate.
- Use the same skillet to cook shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp transform into a soft pink color and appear translucent. Remove shrimp and place with sausage.
- Introduce broccoli florets to the skillet, cooking 4-5 minutes until achieving a tender-crisp texture. If needed, splash water to help steam and maintain vegetable brightness.
- Reunite sausage and shrimp with broccoli in the skillet. Drizzle prepared honey garlic sauce, thoroughly coating ingredients. Simmer 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to caramelize and slightly thicken.
- Plate the aromatic mixture over steamed rice or quinoa. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro for an additional layer of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for spice-sensitive diners or those craving extra kick.
- Balance protein portions flexibly by increasing or decreasing shrimp and sausage quantities based on dietary preferences.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce and lean sausage options for heart-healthy modifications without compromising flavor intensity.
- Swap shrimp with tofu or plant-based protein alternatives for vegetarian adaptations while maintaining sauce’s delicious profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg