Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Difficulty Level: Easy
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth. Set both aside.
Step 2: Cook the Sausage
Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Broccoli
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The broccoli should become tender while still maintaining a slight crispness.
Step 4: Cook the Shrimp
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1–2 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking to keep them tender and juicy.
Step 5: Combine Everything
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the broccoli and shrimp. Pour the honey garlic sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly.
Add the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy coating.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice, brown rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen shrimp work well when properly thawed.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp, as they become rubbery quickly.
- Fresh broccoli provides the best texture, although frozen broccoli can also be used.
- Add sliced bell peppers, carrots, mushrooms, or snap peas for extra vegetables.
- For additional heat, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or drizzle with your favorite hot sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serving Suggestions
This Honey Garlic Shrimp, Sausage & Broccoli pairs perfectly with:
- Steamed jasmine rice
- Brown rice
- Fried rice
- Lo mein noodles
- Rice noodles
- Mashed potatoes
- Quinoa
- Cauliflower rice
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 435
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Sugars: 17g
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 205mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Potassium: 610mg
- Vitamin C: 90% Daily Value
- Calcium: 8% Daily Value
- Iron: 15% Daily Value