Description
A delightful and quick honey garlic shrimp recipe paired with roasted broccoli and smoky sausage. This dish combines flavorful sautéed shrimp and sausage with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, complemented by crispy oven-roasted broccoli. Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Sausage
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz smoked sausage (sliced)
Vegetables
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce and Seasoning
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp, slice the smoked sausage, cut broccoli into florets, and mince the garlic. Ensuring all ingredients are ready makes the cooking process efficient and smooth.
- Roast Broccoli: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and black pepper to coat evenly. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes until the broccoli is crispy and slightly caramelized.
- Cook Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and heated through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: In the same skillet, add the peeled shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside with the sausage.
- Make Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low, add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Sauté the minced garlic in butter for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in honey and soy sauce, simmering the mixture for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly and blend the flavors.
- Combine and Heat Through: Return the cooked shrimp and sausage to the skillet along with the roasted broccoli. Toss everything together in the honey garlic sauce, heating for another 2 minutes to ensure all components are evenly coated and warmed.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic shrimp with roasted broccoli and smoked sausage hot, either over cooked rice or noodles, or enjoy it as a standalone dish for a low-carb option.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes when sautéing the garlic in the sauce.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
- Roasted broccoli can be made ahead to save time.
- Substitute smoked sausage with chicken sausage or omit for a pescatarian option.
- Make sure not to overcook the shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
